Physical Therapist Aides Salary in Michigan

Physical therapist aides in Michigan earn the most in Grand Rapids (average $34,280 a year) and the least in Kalamazoo ($28,250), across the 7 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist aides average at $31,860 and the median at $29,350 for 1,810 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $36,430.

Physical Therapist Aides average salary by city in Michigan

Grand Rapids$34,280
Ann Arbor$33,400
Detroit$31,240
Lansing$30,470
Traverse City$29,860
Flint$28,460
Kalamazoo$28,250

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Grand Rapids	$34,280	$31,730	$31,100	$28,086	96
Ann Arbor	$33,400	$33,790	$29,490	$27,844	101
Detroit	$31,240	$28,570	$27,810	$25,590	100
Lansing	$30,470	$28,520	$28,500	$25,367	95
Traverse City	$29,860	$27,370	$27,370	$25,150	93
Flint	$28,460	$27,100	$27,060	$23,857	93
Kalamazoo	$28,250	$27,920	$27,360	$23,920	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physical Therapist Aides salary in other states

Physical Therapist Aides salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-2022.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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