Physical Therapists pay range in Monroe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $117,830 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Monroe earn between $82,180 and $115,110.
- $80K10th
- $82K25th
- $103KMedian
- $115K75th
- $118K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,900 | $8,492 | $48.99 |
| Median | $102,510 | $8,542 | $49.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,180 | $6,848 | $39.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $115,110 | $9,592 | $55.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Monroe vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Monroe earn about the same as the Michigan average ($100,630) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $101,900 | $102,510 | $79,750 | $117,830 | 50 |
| Michigan | $100,630 | $100,900 | $79,600 | $123,980 | 8,630 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Monroe
On the average salary of $101,900, a single filer in Monroe takes home about $76,432 a year, or $6,369 a month and $2,940 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Monroe a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Monroe area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.5), so the average $101,900 buys what about $108,993 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Monroe ($46,240). A typical home costs $269,112, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Michigan cities
Monroe ranks 7th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Saginaw pays the most ($109,820).
- Saginaw$109,820
- Jackson$105,220
- Detroit$103,640
- Ann Arbor$102,980
- Niles$102,750
- Battle Creek$102,550
- Monroe$101,900
- Kalamazoo$100,160
- Traverse City$99,860
- Midland$97,240
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Monroe: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Monroe?
$48.99 an hour on average, and $49.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Monroe?
About $76,432 a year ($6,369 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,900.
Do physical therapists earn more in Monroe than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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 29-1123; area Monroe, MI (33780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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