Physical Therapists Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $98,860 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $47.53
10th percentile $64,240
90th percentile $126,210
Employed locally 310
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,240
    25th
    $82,800
    50th (median)
    $98,860
    75th
    $114,630
    90th
    $126,210

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 139% Median Physical Therapists salary is 39% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $116,150
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $106,530
    Farmington, NM $105,510
    Niles, MI $104,070
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $103,860
    Ann Arbor, MI $103,660

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,820
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65,670
    Dental Hygienists$82,290
    Psychiatric Technicians$48,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Lansing, MI is $47.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.83 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Lansing, MI is 2.1% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Lansing?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,240 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,800.