Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $36,520 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.56
10th percentile $30,330
90th percentile $42,350
Employed locally 60
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,330
    25th
    $30,330
    50th (median)
    $36,520
    75th
    $40,750
    90th
    $42,350

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 42% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $57,670
    Barnstable Town, MA $47,290
    Abilene, TX $46,790
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $44,600
    Urban Honolulu, HI $44,430
    Minnesota $44,340

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minnesota $44,340
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $42,230
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $38,790
    Midland, TX $37,020
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $36,040
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $35,020

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,380
    Nursing Assistants $39,830
    Medical Assistants $39,750
    Dental Assistants $50,340
    Medical Equipment Preparers $46,430
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Aides make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Ann Arbor, MI is $17.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.36 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Physical Therapist Aides salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 5.8% above the national median of $34,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Aides in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $30,330 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,330.