Physical Therapists Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $98,420 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.32
10th percentile $78,710
90th percentile $116,850
Employed locally 50
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,710
    25th
    $81,240
    50th (median)
    $98,420
    75th
    $103,380
    90th
    $116,850

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 140% Median Physical Therapists salary is 40% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $125,730
    Salinas, CA $123,960
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $120,190
    Redding, CA $113,150
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $112,310
    Warner Robins, GA $110,070

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$79,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,100
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,890
    Nurse Practitioners$124,020
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$75,280
    Pharmacists$133,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Michigan City?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Michigan City, IN is $47.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.18 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Michigan City, IN is 2.6% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $78,710 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,240.