Physical Therapist salary in Michigan
What physical therapists earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$100,900$48.51 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $102,760
Middle half earn$86,120 – $108,760Top 10%: $123,980+
Jobs8,6301.14× the U.S. concentration
Physical 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 | $102,970 | $49.51 | 3,770 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $99,100 | $47.65 | 1,460 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $106,980 | $51.44 | 570 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $99,310 | $47.75 | 310 |
| Flint, MI | $95,960 | $46.14 | 260 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $99,770 | $47.96 | 250 |
| Traverse City, MI | $101,640 | $48.86 | 240 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $98,710 | $47.46 | 220 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $98,270 | $47.24 | 200 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $97,920 | $47.08 | 190 |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $97,080 | $46.67 | 180 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $99,840 | $48.00 | 170 |
| Saginaw, MI | $103,760 | $49.89 | 130 |
| Bay City, MI | $93,450 | $44.93 | 120 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $97,710 | $46.98 | 120 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $103,920 | $49.96 | 100 |
| Jackson, MI | $104,000 | $50.00 | 90 |
| Midland, MI | $92,620 | $44.53 | 90 |
| Niles, MI | $106,020 | $50.97 | 80 |
| Monroe, MI | $102,510 | $49.29 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Physical Therapist pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $101,380 South Carolina · $101,330 Florida · $101,040 Kentucky · $100,710 New York · $100,660 Wyoming · $100,400
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 Nurse Practitioners · $131,450
Questions
How much does a physical therapist make in Michigan?
Physical Therapists in Michigan earned a median of $100,900 a year ($48.51 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $102,760. The middle half earned $86,120 to $108,760.
Where in Michigan do physical therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in Ann Arbor, MI at $106,980.
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.