Therapist Salary Guide: Madison, WI
Average Therapist Salary
$54.52/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in Madison, WI is $54.52 per hour. This is 9% higher than the Wisconsin average of $49.45.
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages
$54.52/hour
Madison, WI
11% higher than the US average.
$49.45/hour
Wisconsin
2% higher than the US average.
$48.49/hour
United States
How Therapist Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities
How Therapist Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities
Racine, Wisconsin
$44/hour
This is 23% lower than the Madison average of $54.52.
Naperville, Illinois
$49/hour
This is 11% lower than the Madison average of $54.52.
Chicago, Illinois
$51/hour
This is 6% lower than the Madison average of $54.52.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Therapist jobs in Madison?
UW Health pays Therapists the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Confluent Health ($44). UW Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Therapists is $55 per hour — UW Health pays 19% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UW Health | $44 | $54 |
| Confluent Health | $44 | $44 |
Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Therapist Jobs
Rehabilitation Therapist
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
- Sign-On Bonus
$110K-153K/year
Supervisor - Occupational Therapist
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$97K-146K/year
Psychologist
- UW Health
- Middleton, WI
- Sign-On Bonus
$69K-153K/year
Senior - Audiologist
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
$84K-135K/year
Occupational Therapist
- UW Health
- Madison, WI
- Sign-On Bonus
$43-65/hour
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