Physical Therapists salary
in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Middle 50%
- $88,190–$112,120
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #79 of 240
Physical Therapists in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro earn a median of $102,970 a year, based on BLS estimates for 3,770 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $102,760 and 2% above the MI statewide median of $100,900. It ranks #79 of 240 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,770 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Detroit
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Grandison Management | $77,106 | 23 |
Physical Therapists pay in other MI metros
7 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $106,980 |
| Traverse City, MI | $101,640 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $99,770 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $99,310 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $99,100 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $98,710 |
| Flint, MI | $95,960 |
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Questions
What is the average Physical Therapists salary in Detroit?
The BLS median is $102,970 a year (May 2025). Half of the 3,770 jobs pay between $88,190 and $112,120. The 10th percentile is $80,690 and the 90th is $131,140.
Is Detroit a high-paying metro for Physical Therapists?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $102,760 and 2% above the MI statewide median of $100,900. It ranks #79 of 240 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Physical Therapists make an hour in Detroit?
About $49.50 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $102,970 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $42.40–$53.90 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Physical Therapists the most in Detroit?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Grandison Management ($77,106). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.