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Physical Therapist Assistants average salary by city in Michigan
- Battle Creek$66,870
- Jackson$65,380
- Grand Rapids$65,320
- Traverse City$63,840
- Saginaw$63,590
- Ann Arbor$63,320
- Muskegon$61,960
- Bay City$59,610
- Kalamazoo$59,410
- Detroit$57,210
- Flint$57,110
- Lansing$56,870
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $66,870 | $66,310 | $63,970 | $52,667 | 91 |
| Jackson | $65,380 | $60,990 | $60,990 | $51,585 | 92 |
| Grand Rapids | $65,320 | $68,700 | $61,050 | $51,242 | 96 |
| Traverse City | $63,840 | $61,290 | $61,290 | $51,009 | 93 |
| Saginaw | $63,590 | $60,050 | $50,430 | $49,952 | 91 |
| Ann Arbor | $63,320 | $61,200 | $61,200 | $50,613 | 101 |
| Muskegon | $61,960 | $60,940 | $58,990 | $49,016 | 93 |
| Bay City | $59,610 | $58,970 | $54,090 | $47,790 | 92 |
| Kalamazoo | $59,410 | $62,860 | $52,460 | $47,638 | 95 |
| Detroit | $57,210 | $62,220 | $39,310 | $44,729 | 100 |
| Flint | $57,110 | $59,210 | $52,560 | $45,374 | 93 |
| Lansing | $56,870 | $60,740 | $48,540 | $45,194 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 31-2021.
- 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.
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