Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

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

Median annual salary $59,610 -9% vs national
Median hourly $28.66
10th percentile $47,210
90th percentile $83,350
Employed locally 110
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,210
    25th
    $50,900
    50th (median)
    $59,610
    75th
    $70,190
    90th
    $83,350

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 85% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 15% 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 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
    Phlebotomists$38,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Kalamazoo, MI is $28.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 9% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $47,210 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,900.