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Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$61,670/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.65/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
4,520
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,095 #43 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Michigan, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Michigan earn a median of $61,670 per year ($29.65 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $35,700, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $78,600. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $61,670 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $61,670 is worth about $64,095 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #43 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,700
$17.16/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,670
$29.65/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$78,600
$37.79/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $61,670 $64,095 —
Indiana $65,280 $69,946 −$3,610
Wisconsin $64,080 $68,101 −$2,410
Ohio $63,820 $68,791 −$2,150

Physical Therapist Assistant in Michigan: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Michigan?

Physical therapist assistants in Michigan earn a median of $61,670 per year ($29.65 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Michigan pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $61,670, Michigan pays 10% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 4,520 work in the state.

Physical Therapist Assistant salary in other states

California · $83,110 Massachusetts · $79,460 New Jersey · $78,440 Texas · $78,000 Maryland · $77,670 Alaska · $77,640 Connecticut · $75,880 Nevada · $75,520 Delaware · $74,610 Virginia · $73,760 Oregon · $73,180 Georgia · $72,800

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