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Physical Therapists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$102,810

Mean: $103,220

~$80,192 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$49.43

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$5,426
State Income Tax-$5,488
Social Security-$6,374
Medicare-$1,491
Effective Tax Rate18.3%

Monthly Take-Home

$7,003

Annual Take-Home

$84,031

Monthly Budget in Madison

Housing / Rent$1,35019%
Food & Groceries$4006%
Transportation$3505%
Utilities$1803%
Healthcare$2504%
Remaining / Savings$4,47364%
Financial Stress Level
ComfortableGood savings potential
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$102,810(+0% vs. local median)
Physical Therapists salary in Madison, WI — median $102,810/year, range $88,780-$118,060

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$88,780

Median

$102,810

75th %

$118,060

Median is in the 48th percentile of the typical range

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About Physical Therapists salaries in Madison, WI

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for physical therapists in Madison, WI is $102,810. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $88,780 (25th percentile) to $118,060 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $49.43 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Career Outlook

↑↑ 14% growthMuch faster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

Physical therapy employment is projected to grow 14% through 2034 as the aging baby-boomer population requires more rehabilitative services. Outpatient care settings and telehealth physical therapy are expanding the profession's reach.

💡 Key insight: Physical therapists specializing in sports medicine or neurological rehabilitation often earn above-median salaries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a physical therapists in Madison?

The median salary is $102,810 per year. The mean (average) salary is $103,220.

How much does a physical therapists make per hour in Madison?

The estimated hourly rate is $49.43 per hour.

What is the salary range for physical therapists in Madison?

Salaries typically range from $88,780 (25th percentile) to $118,060 (75th percentile).

Salary Conversion Table

How does $102,810 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$102,810$80,192
Monthly$8,568$6,683
Biweekly$3,954$3,084
Weekly$1,977$1,542
Hourly (40h/wk)$49.43$38.55
Hourly (35h/wk)$56.49$44.06
Hourly (30h/wk)$65.9$51.41
Daily (8h)$395$308

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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