Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $27,920 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.42
10th percentile $27,230
90th percentile $29,350
Employed locally 40
National median $34,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,230
    25th
    $27,360
    50th (median)
    $27,920
    75th
    $28,350
    90th
    $29,350

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Aides salary vs area income 40% Median Physical Therapist Aides salary is 60% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $36,520
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $36,040

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,370
    Nursing Assistants $39,570
    Medical Assistants $42,250
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,770
    Dental Assistants $44,320
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Aides make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Aides in Kalamazoo, MI is $13.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.11 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Physical Therapist Aides salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Aides salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 19.1% below 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Aides (10th percentile) earn around $27,230 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,360.