Occupational Therapists pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for occupational therapists is $43.23 an hour ($89,910 a year). About 5,120 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($100,330). Michigan ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational therapists in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.01 | $66,580 |
| 25% of workers | $38.17 | $79,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $43.23 | $89,910 |
| 75% of workers | $48.11 | $100,070 |
| 90% of workers | $50.83 | $105,720 |
Occupational Therapists pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $102,230 | 110 |
| Saginaw | $96,070 | 90 |
| Ann Arbor | $95,950 | 280 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $94,450 | 990 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $89,600 | 2,030 |
| Niles | $88,360 | 50 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $86,590 | 150 |
| Flint | $85,550 | 160 |
| Monroe | $84,780 | 40 |
| Traverse City | $84,260 | 120 |
| Jackson | $83,880 | 60 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $81,520 | 120 |
| Bay City | $80,880 | 80 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $77,900 | 100 |
| Midland | $74,670 | 60 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for occupational therapists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +14.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 10,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $94,300 |
| Physicians, All Other | $155,480 |
| Physical Therapists | $100,900 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $43,140 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $61,670 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $44,580 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $29,350 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $63,260 |
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