Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Michigan

In Michigan, the median pay for physical therapist assistants is $29.65 an hour ($61,670 a year). About 4,520 people work in this job there.

$29.65Median hourly pay

$52,450–$68,700Middle half of workers, yearly

4,520People in this job in Michigan

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($68,380). Michigan ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physical therapist assistants in Michigan

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$17.16	$35,700
25% of workers	$25.22	$52,450
Half of workers (median)	$29.65	$61,670
75% of workers	$33.03	$68,700
90% of workers	$37.79	$78,600

Physical Therapist Assistants pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood	$68,700	700
Battle Creek	$66,310	100
Kalamazoo-Portage	$62,860	90
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn	$62,220	1,880
Traverse City	$61,290	130
Ann Arbor	$61,200	230
Jackson	$60,990	0
Muskegon-Norton Shores	$60,940	110
Lansing-East Lansing	$60,740	120
Saginaw	$60,050	70
Flint	$59,210	130
Bay City	$58,970	110

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for physical therapist assistants

Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
Job outlook: +23% over ten years, much faster than average · about 18,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Michigan

Job	Median yearly pay
Medical Assistants	$39,870
Psychiatric Technicians	$43,140
Respiratory Therapists	$79,850
Physical Therapist Aides	$29,350
Psychiatric Aides	$45,800
Occupational Therapy Assistants	$63,260
Recreational Therapists	$61,700
Surgical Assistants	$56,430

Other job titles for this job

Rehabilitation AssistantAssistantCertified Physical Therapist AssistantCptaHome Care Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health Physical Therapist AssistantHome Health Physical Therapy AssistantHome Health PtaLicensed Physical Therapist AssistantLptaLicensed Physical Therapy AssistantNursing Facility Pta

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.