Physical Therapist Aides pay in Michigan
$31,860avg. a year
$15.32 an hour · 1,810 employed
Physical Therapist Aides in Michigan earn an average of $31,860 a year. That is $4,570 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $36,430. The best-paying metro area is Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI at $34,280.
$29,350Median pay
$15.32Average hourly
+2%Avg. pay since 2020
#40Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for physical therapist aides by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
1360 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$34,280
$16.48 an hour
270 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$33,400
$16.06 an hour
3800 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$31,240
$15.02 an hour
480 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$30,470
$14.65 an hour
560 jobs
Traverse City, MI
$29,860
$14.36 an hour
660 jobs
Flint, MI
$28,460
$13.68 an hour
740 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$28,250
$13.58 an hour
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Physical Therapist Aides pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan physical therapist aides work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $36,430 | $17.52 |
| Michigan | $31,860 | $15.32 |
| Indiana | $38,680 | $18.60 |
| Ohio | $37,570 | $18.06 |
| Wisconsin | $37,400 | $17.98 |
Related jobs in Michigan
- Physical Therapist Assistants$60,260
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34,890
- Nursing Assistants$41,490
- Medical Assistants$41,550
- Dental Assistants$49,650
- Phlebotomists$42,420
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do physical therapist aides make in Michigan?
The average is $31,860 a year, and the median is $29,350. That is $4,570 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $36,430.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$15.32 an hour on average; the median is $14.11.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI ($34,280), followed by Ann Arbor, MI ($33,400). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Kalamazoo-Portage, MI ($28,250).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #40 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 31-2022. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national physical therapist aides page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.