How much does a physical therapist aide make in Michigan?
$29,350a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist aides in Michigan. That is $14.11 an hour or $2,446 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.11
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,070Median: $29,350Highest 10%: $38,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,070 | $13.01 | |
| 25th | $27,810 | $13.37 | |
| Median | $29,350 | $14.11 | |
| 75th | $34,580 | $16.63 | |
| 90th | $38,300 | $18.41 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $33,790 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $31,730 |
| Detroit, MI | $28,570 |
| Lansing, MI | $28,520 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $27,920 |
| Traverse City, MI | $27,370 |
| Flint, MI | $27,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist aides.
| 37. Wyoming | $30,470 |
| 38. Tennessee | $30,320 |
| 39. Arkansas | $29,450 |
| 40. Michigan | $29,350 |
| 41. Missouri | $29,250 |
| 42. Utah | $29,150 |
| 43. Iowa | $29,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist aide make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $14.11 ($29,350 a year).
Do physical therapist aides make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $29,350 against $35,240 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Michigan rank for physical therapist aide pay?
Michigan ranks 40 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays physical therapist aides the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $33,790 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.