Physical Therapists pay range in Oshkosh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $122,790 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Oshkosh earn between $82,710 and $112,370.
- $80K10th
- $83K25th
- $100KMedian
- $112K75th
- $123K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,920 | $8,410 | $48.52 |
| Median | $100,050 | $8,338 | $48.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,710 | $6,892 | $39.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $112,370 | $9,364 | $54.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Oshkosh vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Oshkosh earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($102,210) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh | $100,920 | $100,050 | $80,340 | $122,790 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $102,210 | $101,840 | $80,740 | $124,640 | 5,580 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Oshkosh
On the average salary of $100,920, a single filer in Oshkosh takes home about $75,345 a year, or $6,279 a month and $2,898 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Oshkosh a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oshkosh area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $100,920 buys what about $108,599 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Oshkosh ($54,060). A typical home costs $304,543, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Wisconsin cities
Oshkosh ranks 7th of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Milwaukee pays the most ($103,920).
- Milwaukee$103,920
- Madison$103,220
- Green Bay$102,180
- Sheboygan$102,170
- Fond du Lac$101,680
- Wausau$101,020
- Oshkosh$100,920
- Janesville$100,210
- Appleton$100,160
- Eau Claire$98,920
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Oshkosh: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Oshkosh?
$48.52 an hour on average, and $48.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Oshkosh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Oshkosh?
About $75,345 a year ($6,279 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,920.
Do physical therapists earn more in Oshkosh than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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 29-1123; area Oshkosh-Neenah, WI (36780). 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 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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