How much does an occupational therapist make in Michigan?
$89,910a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapists in Michigan. That is $43.23 an hour or $7,493 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.23
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,580Median: $89,910Highest 10%: $105,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,580 | $32.01 | |
| 25th | $79,390 | $38.17 | |
| Median | $89,910 | $43.23 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.11 | |
| 90th | $105,700 | $50.83 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Battle Creek, MI | $102,200 |
| Saginaw, MI | $96,070 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $95,950 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $94,450 |
| South Bend, IN | $92,680 |
| Detroit, MI | $89,600 |
| Niles, MI | $88,360 |
| Lansing, MI | $86,590 |
| Flint, MI | $85,550 |
| Monroe, MI | $84,780 |
| Traverse City, MI | $84,260 |
| Jackson, MI | $83,880 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $81,520 |
| Bay City, MI | $80,880 |
| Muskegon, MI | $77,900 |
| Midland, MI | $74,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapists.
| 42. North Carolina | $92,940 |
| 43. Wisconsin | $92,390 |
| 44. Iowa | $89,910 |
| 45. Michigan | $89,910 |
| 46. Montana | $88,990 |
| 47. Wyoming | $86,170 |
| 48. South Dakota | $85,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapist make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $43.23 ($89,910 a year).
Do occupational therapists make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $89,910 against $100,300 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Michigan rank for occupational therapist pay?
Michigan ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays occupational therapists the most?
Battle Creek, MI, with a median of $102,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.