As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Developmental Therapist in Madison, WI is $78,780, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,515 weekly, or $6,565 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Developmental Therapist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Developmental Therapist in Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $61,612 to $98,712. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,794) and 75th percentile ($89,213), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,712 per year. This $19,419 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Billing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Madison Developmental Therapist often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 406 statewide for Developmental Therapist job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Developmental Therapist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Developmental Therapist Salary $61,612 Madison, WI July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Developmental Therapist Salary $69,794 Madison, WI July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Developmental Therapist Salary $78,780 Madison, WI July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Developmental Therapist Salary $89,213 Madison, WI July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Developmental Therapist Salary $98,712 Madison, WI July 01, 2026
25% $69,794 10% $61,612 90% $98,712 75% $89,213 $78,780 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Developmental Therapist

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    Physical Therapist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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