Physical Therapists Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $84,930 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.83
10th percentile $76,710
90th percentile $107,920
Employed locally 210
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,710
    25th
    $79,210
    50th (median)
    $84,930
    75th
    $103,460
    90th
    $107,920

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 110% Median Physical Therapists salary is 10% 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 Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,760
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,550
    Dental Hygienists$80,410
    Medical Records Specialists$49,340
    Physician Assistants$136,710
    Pharmacists$138,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Traverse City, MI is $40.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Traverse City, MI is 15.9% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,710 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,210.