Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Bay City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bay City, MI

Median annual salary $56,320 -14% vs national
Median hourly $27.08
10th percentile $50,510
90th percentile $64,600
Employed locally 50
National median $65,510

Compare Physical Therapist Assistants salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Bay City, MI stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Physical Therapist Assistants
in
Bay City, MI
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,510
    25th
    $54,640
    50th (median)
    $56,320
    75th
    $62,640
    90th
    $64,600

    Bay City economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,523 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 93% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapist Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $97,230
    Modesto, CA $96,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $90,000
    Spartanburg, SC $85,470
    Salinas, CA $84,210

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapist Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $79,580
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $71,740
    Wilmington, NC $69,660
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $68,280
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $68,070
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $66,750

    Related occupations in Bay City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,410
    Nursing Assistants$36,850
    Medical Assistants$36,700
    Dental Assistants$46,020
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$34,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapist Assistants make per hour in Bay City?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Bay City, MI is $27.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.78 or more per hour.

    Is Bay City above or below average for Physical Therapist Assistants salaries?

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Bay City, MI is 14% below the national median of $65,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapist Assistants in Bay City?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $50,510 per year in Bay City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,640.