Occupational Therapist salary in Michigan
What occupational therapists earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$89,910$43.23 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $100,330
Middle half earn$79,390 – $100,070Top 10%: $105,720+
Jobs5,1201.11× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapist pay in Michigan cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $89,600 | $43.08 | 2,030 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $94,450 | $45.41 | 990 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $95,950 | $46.13 | 280 |
| Flint, MI | $85,550 | $41.13 | 160 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $86,590 | $41.63 | 150 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $85,580 | $41.15 | 150 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $84,840 | $40.79 | 150 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $92,680 | $44.56 | 140 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $87,650 | $42.14 | 140 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $81,520 | $39.19 | 120 |
| Traverse City, MI | $84,260 | $40.51 | 120 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $102,230 | $49.15 | 110 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $77,900 | $37.45 | 100 |
| Saginaw, MI | $96,070 | $46.19 | 90 |
| Bay City, MI | $80,880 | $38.88 | 80 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $84,600 | $40.67 | 80 |
| Jackson, MI | $83,880 | $40.33 | 60 |
| Midland, MI | $74,670 | $35.90 | 60 |
| Niles, MI | $88,360 | $42.48 | 50 |
| Monroe, MI | $84,780 | $40.76 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Occupational Therapist pay in similar states
Vermont · $93,340 Minnesota · $93,050 North Carolina · $92,940 Wisconsin · $92,390 Iowa · $89,910 Montana · $88,990
Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
Registered Nurses · $94,300 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,000 Nursing Assistants · $39,570 Medical Assistants · $39,870 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,340 Physicians, All Other · $155,480 Dental Assistants · $48,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,460 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,260 Pharmacists · $137,860 Dental Hygienists · $83,790 Physical Therapists · $100,900
Questions
How much does an occupational therapist make in Michigan?
Occupational Therapists in Michigan earned a median of $89,910 a year ($43.23 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $100,330. The middle half earned $79,390 to $100,070.
Where in Michigan do occupational therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in Battle Creek, MI at $102,230.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.