Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,080 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Muskegon earn between $56,080 and $62,210.
- $50K10th
- $56K25th
- $62KMedian
- $62K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,970 | $4,998 | $28.83 |
| Median | $62,210 | $5,184 | $29.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,080 | $4,673 | $26.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,210 | $5,184 | $29.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Muskegon vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Muskegon earn 8% less than the Michigan average ($65,400) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $59,970 | $62,210 | $49,880 | $72,080 | 40 |
| Michigan | $65,400 | $63,260 | $52,270 | $79,310 | 1,250 |
| United States | $70,710 | $72,300 | $51,490 | $89,780 | 51,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary after taxes in Muskegon
On the average salary of $59,970, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $47,522 a year, or $3,960 a month and $1,828 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for occupational therapy assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $59,970 buys what about $64,819 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 3rd of 4 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($67,100).
- Detroit$67,100
- Grand Rapids$65,520
- Muskegon$59,970
- Flint$59,780
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy assistants
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,250).
- San Francisco, CA$99,250
- San Jose, CA$94,960
- Sacramento, CA$92,750
- Modesto, CA$92,640
- Bakersfield, CA$91,880
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Muskegon: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Muskegon?
$28.83 an hour on average, and $29.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $47,522 a year ($3,960 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,970. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,710).
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 31-2011; area Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.82, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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