Physical Therapists Salary in Michigan
The median pay for a physical therapists in Michigan is $98,960/year ($47.58/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $75K at the entry level to $119K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Michigan. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $99K get you in Michigan?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Michigan
Entry-level physical therapists (10th percentile) start around $75K. Mid-career wages sit at $99K. Top earners bring in $119K or more, a $44K spread from bottom to top.
Physical Therapists salary by metro in Michigan
15 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles | $104K | +5% | 70 |
| Ann Arbor | $104K | +5% | 480 |
| Saginaw | $104K | +5% | 110 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $100K | +1% | 3,580 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $99K | +0% | 1,050 |
| Monroe | $99K | +0% | 40 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $99K | -0% | 310 |
| Flint | $97K | -2% | 270 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $97K | -2% | 190 |
| Jackson | $97K | -2% | 100 |
| Bay City | $93K | -6% | 70 |
| Midland | $91K | -9% | 90 |
| Battle Creek | $90K | -9% | 90 |
| Traverse City | $85K | -14% | 210 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $82K | -17% | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do physical therapists make in Michigan?
The median is $98,960 a year, that works out to about $48 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $75,440, and experienced physical therapists can clear $118,940. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $99K enough to live in Michigan?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,150/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,272/month, which eats 20.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a physical therapists 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 therapists salary is worth about $105,400 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physical therapists 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.