Occupational Therapists pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $111,160 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Milwaukee earn between $80,270 and $102,320.
- $76K10th
- $80K25th
- $94KMedian
- $102K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,510 | $7,709 | $44.48 |
| Median | $94,020 | $7,835 | $45.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,270 | $6,689 | $38.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,320 | $8,527 | $49.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Milwaukee earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($91,150) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $92,510 | $94,020 | $75,820 | $111,160 | 1,220 |
| Wisconsin | $91,150 | $92,390 | $73,610 | $110,950 | 3,710 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Milwaukee
On the average salary of $92,510, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $69,928 a year, or $5,827 a month and $2,690 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Milwaukee a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Milwaukee area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $92,510 buys what about $95,433 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Wisconsin cities
Milwaukee ranks 2nd of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($94,180).
- Madison$94,180
- Milwaukee$92,510
- Janesville$91,930
- Oshkosh$91,420
- Appleton$90,130
- Kenosha$89,980
- Racine$89,510
- Green Bay$89,280
- Eau Claire$88,590
- Sheboygan$87,890
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Milwaukee: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Milwaukee?
$44.48 an hour on average, and $45.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $69,928 a year ($5,827 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,510.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Milwaukee than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1122; area Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.42, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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