Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $58,550 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.15
10th percentile $26,350
90th percentile $72,080
Employed locally 120
National median $65,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,350
    25th
    $45,200
    50th (median)
    $58,550
    75th
    $70,660
    90th
    $72,080

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapist Assistants salary vs area income 83% Median Physical Therapist Assistants salary is 17% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,280
    Nursing Assistants $39,130
    Medical Assistants $37,680
    Dental Assistants $47,370
    Phlebotomists $38,980
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Lansing, MI is $28.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapist Assistants salary in Lansing, MI is 10.6% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Physical Therapist Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $26,350 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,200.