Occupational Therapists pay range in Wausau
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,640 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Wausau earn between $76,510 and $96,740.
- $73K10th
- $77K25th
- $90KMedian
- $97K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,560 | $7,297 | $42.10 |
| Median | $90,030 | $7,502 | $43.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,510 | $6,376 | $36.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,740 | $8,062 | $46.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Wausau vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Wausau earn 4% less than the Wisconsin average ($91,150) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau | $87,560 | $90,030 | $72,800 | $102,640 | 70 |
| 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 Wausau
On the average salary of $87,560, a single filer in Wausau takes home about $66,739 a year, or $5,562 a month and $2,567 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 Wausau a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wausau area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $87,560 buys what about $94,505 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Wausau ($48,790). A typical home costs $274,194, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Wisconsin cities
Wausau ranks 11th 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
- Wausau$87,560
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 Wausau: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Wausau?
$42.09 an hour on average, and $43.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Wausau?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Wausau?
About $66,739 a year ($5,562 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,560.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Wausau than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Wausau, WI (48140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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