Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Michigan
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$63,260$30.41 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$59,500 – $70,590Top 10%: $79,310+
Jobs1,2500.86× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Michigan cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $60,900 | $29.28 | 470 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $67,290 | $32.35 | 370 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $59,370 | $28.55 | 60 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $61,700 | $29.66 | 50 |
| Flint, MI | $60,040 | $28.87 | 40 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $62,210 | $29.91 | 40 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $61,950 | $29.79 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Iowa · $64,140 Illinois · $64,120 Nebraska · $63,180 Wyoming · $62,750 Ohio · $62,700 Tennessee · $62,420
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 therapy assistant make in Michigan?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Michigan earned a median of $63,260 a year ($30.41 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $59,500 to $70,590.
Where in Michigan do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI at $67,290.
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.