Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Michigan
The median pay for a physical therapist assistants in Michigan is $59,510/year ($28.61/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Michigan. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $60K get you in Michigan?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Michigan
Entry-level physical therapist assistants (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.
Physical Therapist Assistants salary by metro in Michigan
13 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $67K | +12% | 640 |
| Battle Creek | $63K | +6% | 70 |
| Saginaw | $61K | +2% | 60 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $60K | +0% | 1,680 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $60K | +0% | 110 |
| Traverse City | $60K | +0% | 80 |
| Jackson | $59K | -0% | 60 |
| Midland | $59K | -1% | 30 |
| Ann Arbor | $59K | -1% | 230 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $59K | -2% | 120 |
| Flint | $57K | -4% | 160 |
| Bay City | $56K | -5% | 50 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $55K | -8% | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do physical therapist assistants make in Michigan?
The median is $59,510 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,380, and experienced physical therapist assistants can clear $74,900. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Michigan?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,944/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 32.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a physical therapist assistants salary go in Michigan?
Michigan has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physical therapist assistants salary is worth about $63,383 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physical therapist assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.