Physical Therapists pay range in Racine
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,280 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Racine earn between $82,920 and $107,740.
- $70K10th
- $83K25th
- $100KMedian
- $108K75th
- $121K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,870 | $8,156 | $47.05 |
| Median | $99,710 | $8,309 | $47.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,920 | $6,910 | $39.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,740 | $8,978 | $51.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Racine vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Racine earn 4% less than the Wisconsin average ($102,210) and 7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | $97,870 | $99,710 | $70,340 | $121,280 | 160 |
| 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 Racine
On the average salary of $97,870, a single filer in Racine takes home about $73,380 a year, or $6,115 a month and $2,822 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 Racine a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Racine area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.0), so the average $97,870 buys what about $101,989 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Racine ($48,870). A typical home costs $316,876, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Wisconsin cities
Racine ranks 12th 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
- Racine$97,870
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 Racine: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Racine?
$47.05 an hour on average, and $47.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Racine?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Racine?
About $73,380 a year ($6,115 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,870.
Do physical therapists earn more in Racine than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI (39540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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