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

Physical Therapist Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$100,900/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.51/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
8,630
public U.S. Median
$102,760
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$104,867 #26 of 51

Physical Therapist pay in Michigan, explained

Physical therapists in Michigan earn a median of $100,900 per year ($48.51 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $102,760. Entry-level workers earn around $79,600, while the most experienced physical therapists reach about $123,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $100,900 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $100,900 is worth about $104,867 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #26 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$79,600
$38.27/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,900
$48.51/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$123,980
$59.61/hr

Physical Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $100,900 $104,867
Ohio $103,050 $111,076 −$2,150
Wisconsin $101,840 $108,231 −$940
Indiana $101,560 $108,819 −$660

Physical Therapist in Michigan: FAQ

How much do physical therapists make in Michigan?

Physical therapists in Michigan earn a median of $100,900 per year ($48.51 per hour), compared with $102,760 nationally.

Does Michigan pay physical therapists well?

At $100,900, Michigan pays 2% below the national median for physical therapists. An estimated 8,630 work in the state.

Physical Therapist salary in other states

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