Physical Therapist Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median physical therapist in the Detroit area earns $102,970 a year ($49.50 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($102,760) and 2% above the Michigan median ($100,900). Half of the 3,770 physical therapists there earn between $88,190 and $112,120.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,690 | $79,600 | $77,140 |
| 25th percentile | $88,190 | $86,120 | $86,160 |
| Median | $102,970 | $100,900 | $102,760 |
| 75th percentile | $112,120 | $108,760 | $121,160 |
| 90th percentile | $131,140 | $123,980 | $135,140 |
| Average | $103,640 | $100,630 | $105,280 |
| Jobs | 3,770 | 8,630 | 267,330 |
Detroit, MI ranks 29th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($141,980).
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Check my payPhysical therapist pay in other cities
- Grand Rapids, MI: $99,100
- San Francisco, CA: $141,980
- San Jose, CA: $139,000
- Sacramento, CA: $131,430
- Riverside, CA: $120,110
- Las Vegas, NV: $116,480
- San Diego, CA: $113,850
- Los Angeles, CA: $108,170
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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.