Occupational Therapists Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $75,100 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.11
10th percentile $60,920
90th percentile $94,340
Employed locally 70
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,920
    25th
    $75,100
    50th (median)
    $75,100
    75th
    $94,340
    90th
    $94,340

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Therapists salary vs area income 118% Median Occupational Therapists salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $134,720
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $133,850
    Vallejo, CA $129,830
    Chico, CA $128,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $128,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $126,220

    Nearby metros — Occupational Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $102,490
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $100,910
    Birmingham, AL $100,640
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $99,670
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $97,070
    Bloomington, IN $97,040

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,940
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,560
    Pharmacists $136,370
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $38,910
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,490
    Physical Therapists $82,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Muskegon?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Muskegon, MI is $36.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.05 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Muskegon, MI is 23.6% below the national median of $98,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Therapists in Muskegon?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $60,920 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,100.