Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 18 metro areas • Michigan
Physical Therapist Assistants in Michigan earn a median salary of $58,489 per year on average across 18 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.7% vs the national median of $65,510. An estimated 3,900 physical therapist assistants are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $51,000 to $66,750 depending on location.
$58,489
Avg median salary in Michigan
$66,750
Highest paying metro
$51,000
Lowest paying metro
3,900
Employed in Michigan
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inPhysical Therapist Assistants salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, MI | $66,750 | $58,290 | $66,750 | 640 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $62,850 | $56,370 | $64,730 | 70 |
| Saginaw, MI | $60,590 | $49,370 | $64,440 | 60 |
| Detroit, MI | $59,730 | $50,270 | $65,150 | 1,680 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $59,610 | $50,900 | $70,190 | 110 |
| Traverse City, MI | $59,540 | $49,730 | $66,260 | 80 |
| Jackson, MI | $59,230 | $54,100 | $63,160 | 60 |
| Midland, MI | $59,060 | $52,360 | $61,160 | 30 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $58,960 | $50,530 | $62,330 | 230 |
| Lansing, MI | $58,550 | $45,200 | $70,660 | 120 |
| Southern Michigan | $58,010 | $56,160 | $59,120 | 130 |
| Mid Michigan | $57,250 | $54,450 | $63,310 | 130 |
| Northern Michigan | $57,200 | $54,450 | $59,480 | 100 |
| Flint, MI | $57,200 | $51,310 | $63,440 | 160 |
| Bay City, MI | $56,320 | $54,640 | $62,640 | 50 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan | $56,120 | $49,400 | $59,660 | 140 |
| Muskegon, MI | $54,830 | $51,620 | $62,710 | 80 |
| Michigan City, IN | $51,000 | $42,020 | $63,970 | 30 |