Physical Therapist Salary Guide: Madison, WI

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Average Physical Therapist Salary

$54.69/hour

The average salary for a Physical Therapist in Madison, WI is $54.69 per hour. This is 6% higher than the Wisconsin average of $51.57.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$54.69/hour

Madison, WI

3% higher than the US average.

$51.57/hour

Wisconsin

3% lower than the US average.

$53.01/hour

United States

How Physical Therapist Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities

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Racine, Wisconsin

$46/hour

This is 18% lower than the Madison average of $54.69.

Chicago, Illinois

$52/hour

This is 5% lower than the Madison average of $54.69.

Lansing, Michigan

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What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Physical Therapists?

Madison, Wisconsin pays Physical Therapists the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Racine, Wisconsin ($46) and Milwaukee, Wisconsin ($45). Madison, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $67. 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	$67
Racine, Wisconsin	$46	$53
Milwaukee, Wisconsin	$45	$54

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

Only UW Health reports pay data for Physical Therapists, averaging $50 per hour. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Therapists is $55 per hour — UW Health pays 8% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UW Health	$50	$50

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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