Occupational Therapist Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median occupational therapist in the Detroit area earns $89,600 a year ($43.08 an hour), 11% below the U.S. median ($100,330) and about the same as the Michigan median ($89,910). Half of the 2,030 occupational therapists there earn between $80,120 and $100,620.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,580 | $66,580 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $80,120 | $79,390 | $82,510 |
| Median | $89,600 | $89,910 | $100,330 |
| 75th percentile | $100,620 | $100,070 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $107,140 | $105,720 | $131,950 |
| Average | $90,000 | $89,150 | $101,280 |
| Jobs | 2,030 | 5,120 | 162,450 |
Detroit, MI ranks 48th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for occupational therapist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($136,870).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $94,450
- San Jose, CA: $136,870
- San Francisco, CA: $136,770
- Sacramento, CA: $122,780
- Austin, TX: $122,050
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,040
- San Diego, CA: $121,680
- Riverside, CA: $119,530
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.