Occupational Therapists Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,220 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.61
10th percentile $47,730
90th percentile $104,000
Employed locally 130
National median $98,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,730
    25th
    $63,360
    50th (median)
    $78,220
    75th
    $96,770
    90th
    $104,000

    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

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    Registered Nurses $80,860
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    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,970
    Physical Therapists $81,820
    Pharmacists $130,020
    Dental Hygienists $77,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Therapists make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Therapists in Southern Michigan is $37.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.87 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Occupational Therapists salaries?

    The median Occupational Therapists salary in Southern Michigan is 20.5% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Occupational Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $47,730 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,360.