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How to Get an Occupational Therapist License in Wisconsin (2026)
Wisconsin is an OT Compact member state, giving eligible occupational therapists the fastest path to practice privileges — typically 1–3 days via compact.aota.org instead of 6–12 weeks for full endorsement.
Wisconsin OT license at a glance
- Issuing board: Wisconsin DSPS — Occupational Therapist Examining Board
- OT Compact member: Yes
- Application fee: ~$100
- Processing time (compact): 1–3 business days
- Processing time (endorsement): 6–10 weeks
- NBCOT required: Yes
- CEU requirement (renewal): 24 hours per 2-year cycle
Wisconsin OT compensation 2026
| Setting | Annual Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Hospital / acute care | $70K–$92K |
| SNF / long-term care | $64K–$86K |
| Outpatient / clinic | $62K–$82K |
| School system | $56K–$76K |
| Home health | $66K–$90K |
Where OT demand is highest in Wisconsin
- Milwaukee metro: Froedtert Health, Aurora Health Care (Advocate Aurora), Children's Wisconsin, Columbia St. Mary's
- Madison: UW Health, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
- Green Bay: Bellin Health, HSHS St. Vincent Hospital
- Wausau / Central WI: Marshfield Clinic Health System
Bottom line
Wisconsin OT Compact membership keeps access fast for traveling OTs. Froedtert, Advocate Aurora, and UW Health anchor the two major markets. Marshfield Clinic extends demand across rural central Wisconsin.
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