How much does a physical therapist assistant make in Michigan?
$61,670a year
Median yearly pay for physical therapist assistants in Michigan. That is $29.65 an hour or $5,139 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.65
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,700Median: $61,670Highest 10%: $78,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,700 | $17.16 | |
| 25th | $52,450 | $25.22 | |
| Median | $61,670 | $29.65 | |
| 75th | $68,700 | $33.03 | |
| 90th | $78,600 | $37.79 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $68,700 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $66,310 |
| South Bend, IN | $66,300 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $62,860 |
| Detroit, MI | $62,220 |
| Traverse City, MI | $61,290 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $61,200 |
| Jackson, MI | $60,990 |
| Muskegon, MI | $60,940 |
| Lansing, MI | $60,740 |
| Saginaw, MI | $60,050 |
| Flint, MI | $59,210 |
| Bay City, MI | $58,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physical therapist assistants.
| 40. New Mexico | $62,280 |
| 41. Utah | $61,980 |
| 42. Mississippi | $61,770 |
| 43. Michigan | $61,670 |
| 44. Kentucky | $61,480 |
| 45. Alabama | $61,430 |
| 46. Nebraska | $61,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist assistant make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $29.65 ($61,670 a year).
Do physical therapist assistants make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $61,670 against $68,380 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Michigan rank for physical therapist assistant pay?
Michigan ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays physical therapist assistants the most?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, with a median of $68,700 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.