Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Madison, WI

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Average Occupational Therapist Salary

$54.52/hour

The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Madison, WI is $54.52 per hour. This is 5% lower than the Wisconsin average of $57.24.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Occupational Therapist salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages

$54.52/hour

Madison, WI

11% higher than the US average.

$57.24/hour

Wisconsin

15% higher than the US average.

$48.49/hour

United States

How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities

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Houston, Texas

$48/hour

This is 14% lower than the Madison average of $54.52.

What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Occupational Therapists?

Only Madison, Wisconsin reports pay data for Occupational Therapists, averaging $55 per hour. Madison, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $68. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Therapists is $55 per hour, roughly in line with Madison, Wisconsin.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin	$55	$68

What are the highest paying Agencies for Occupational Therapist jobs in Madison?

Only UW Health reports pay data for Occupational Therapists, averaging $47 per hour. 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 13% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UW Health	$47	$54

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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