verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Occupational Therapist Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$89,910/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$43.23/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
5,120
public U.S. Median
$100,330
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$93,445 #47 of 51

Occupational Therapist pay in Michigan, explained

Occupational therapists in Michigan earn a median of $89,910 per year ($43.23 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $100,330. Entry-level workers earn around $66,580, while the most experienced occupational therapists reach about $105,720. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $89,910 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $89,910 is worth about $93,445 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #47 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Occupational Therapist pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$66,580
$32.01/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$89,910
$43.23/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$105,720
$50.83/hr

Occupational Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $89,910 $93,445
Ohio $99,390 $107,131 −$9,480
Indiana $97,020 $103,955 −$7,110
Wisconsin $92,390 $98,188 −$2,480

Occupational Therapist in Michigan: FAQ

How much do occupational therapists make in Michigan?

Occupational therapists in Michigan earn a median of $89,910 per year ($43.23 per hour), compared with $100,330 nationally.

Does Michigan pay occupational therapists well?

At $89,910, Michigan pays 10% below the national median for occupational therapists. An estimated 5,120 work in the state.

Occupational Therapist salary in other states

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