How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Michigan?
$63,260a year
Median yearly pay for occupational therapy assistants in Michigan. That is $30.41 an hour or $5,272 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.41
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,270Median: $63,260Highest 10%: $79,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,270 | $25.13 | |
| 25th | $59,500 | $28.61 | |
| Median | $63,260 | $30.41 | |
| 75th | $70,590 | $33.94 | |
| 90th | $79,310 | $38.13 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $67,290 |
| Muskegon, MI | $62,210 |
| South Bend, IN | $61,700 |
| Detroit, MI | $60,900 |
| Flint, MI | $60,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational therapy assistants.
| 36. Maine | $64,270 |
| 37. Iowa | $64,140 |
| 38. Illinois | $64,120 |
| 39. Michigan | $63,260 |
| 40. Nebraska | $63,180 |
| 41. Wyoming | $62,750 |
| 42. Ohio | $62,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $30.41 ($63,260 a year).
Do occupational therapy assistants make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $63,260 against $72,300 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Michigan rank for occupational therapy assistant pay?
Michigan ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays occupational therapy assistants the most?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, with a median of $67,290 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.