How much does a therapist make in Detroit?
$60,000a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $28.85 an hour or $5,000 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.85
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 63 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,760Median: $60,000Highest 10%: $114,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,760 | $18.15 | |
| 25th | $51,740 | $24.88 | |
| Median | $60,000 | $28.85 | |
| 75th | $67,680 | $32.54 | |
| 90th | $114,400 | $54.99 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $52,730 |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $561,100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $447,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $339,300 |
| Dermatologist | $269,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $243,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Pediatrician | $218,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $209,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $28.85 ($60,000 a year).
Do therapists make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $60,000 against $77,930 nationally, 23% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $57,970, so Detroit pays 4% more.
Where does Detroit rank for therapist pay?
63 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,400 or more.
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.