Physical Therapists pay range in Michigan City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $116,850 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Michigan City earn between $81,240 and $103,380.
- $79K10th
- $81K25th
- $98KMedian
- $103K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,760 | $8,063 | $46.52 |
| Median | $98,420 | $8,202 | $47.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,240 | $6,770 | $39.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,380 | $8,615 | $49.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Michigan City vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Michigan City earn 5% less than the Indiana average ($102,240) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City | $96,760 | $98,420 | $78,710 | $116,850 | 50 |
| Indiana | $102,240 | $101,560 | $76,960 | $125,390 | 6,130 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Michigan City
On the average salary of $96,760, a single filer in Michigan City takes home about $72,639 a year, or $6,053 a month and $2,794 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Michigan City's local income tax (1.45%).
Is Michigan City a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Michigan City area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.7), so the average $96,760 buys what about $105,539 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Michigan City ($45,540). A typical home costs $258,579, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Indiana cities
Michigan City ranks 12th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($103,380).
- Indianapolis$103,380
- South Bend$101,950
- Elkhart$101,040
- Kokomo$100,600
- Bloomington$100,510
- Columbus$99,460
- Terre Haute$98,860
- Lafayette$98,550
- Fort Wayne$98,280
- Michigan City$96,760
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Michigan City: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Michigan City?
$46.52 an hour on average, and $47.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Michigan City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Michigan City?
About $72,639 a year ($6,053 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,760. Includes Michigan City's local income tax (1.45%).
Do physical therapists earn more in Michigan City than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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 29-1123; area Michigan City-La Porte, IN (33140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 Michigan City's local income tax (1.45%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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