Occupational Therapists salary
in Madison, WI
- Middle 50%
- $80,280–$104,840
- vs U.S. median
- -5%
- Metro rank
- #106 of 148
Occupational Therapists in the Madison, WI metro earn a median of $95,670 a year, based on BLS estimates for 610 jobs (May 2025). That is 5% below the U.S. median of $100,330 and 4% above the WI statewide median of $92,390. It ranks #106 of 148 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE610 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Occupational Therapists pay in other WI metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $94,020 |
| Green Bay, WI | $88,730 |
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Questions
What is the average Occupational Therapists salary in Madison?
The BLS median is $95,670 a year (May 2025). Half of the 610 jobs pay between $80,280 and $104,840. The 10th percentile is $74,480 and the 90th is $115,610.
Is Madison a high-paying metro for Occupational Therapists?
That is 5% below the U.S. median of $100,330 and 4% above the WI statewide median of $92,390. It ranks #106 of 148 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Occupational Therapists make an hour in Madison?
About $46.00 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $95,670 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $38.60–$50.40 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.