Salary distribution
Where Michigan physical therapists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $82,790 and $106,410, with a median of $98,960.
Physical Therapists in Michigan: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 94 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $85,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 31 | $74,880 |
| Level II — qualified | 40 | $89,220 |
| Level III — experienced | 8 | $102,678 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Physical Therapists in Michigan. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandison Management, Inc. | Physical Therapist | 30 | $75,587 |
| T.O.N.E. Home Health Services, Inc. | Physical Therapist | 6 | $85,000 |
| Great Lakes Home Health Services, Inc. | Physical Therapist | 5 | $103,355 |
| United Rehab Solutions LLC | Physical Therapist | 4 | $85,280 |
| ATI HOLDINGS, LLC | Clinic Director | 4 | $97,867 |
| Lakeland Hospitals at Niles and St. Joseph, Inc. | Physical Therapist | 4 | $87,110 |
| VHS Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Inc. | Physical Therapist | 3 | $92,000 |
| Sensory Rehabilitation, LLC | Physical Therapist | 3 | $88,400 |
| OVATION Rehabilitation Services, LLC | Physical Therapist | 2 | $79,518 |
| Select Rehabilitation LLC | Physical Therapist / Backup PT Program Manager | 2 | $86,809 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Physical Therapist at Grandison Management, Inc.$71,448MonroeDecided Dec 11, 2025I-200-25338-458549
- Physical Therapist at Associates in Neurology PC$90,000Farmington HillsDecided Dec 3, 2025I-200-25329-436641
- Physical Therapist at T.O.N.E. Home Health Services, Inc.$88,500Farmington HillsDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25310-384038
- Physical Therapist at OVATION Rehabilitation Services, LLC$79,040DetroitDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-359715
- Physical Therapist at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland$97,344AlpenaDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-367307
- Physical Therapist at Bronson Outpatient Rehabilitation$87,880Battle CreekWage Level IIDecided Sep 29, 2025I-200-25265-324279
- Physical Therapist at Medcare, Inc.$104,000WarrenWage Level IIIDecided Sep 17, 2025I-200-25253-299727
- Physical Therapist at VHS Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Inc.$92,000DetroitWage Level IIDecided Sep 11, 2025I-200-25247-287717
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Physical Therapists pay by experience level in Michigan
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Physical Therapists specialties in Michigan
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 91 certified offers. The most common variant is Physical Therapist at a median of $85,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist | Grandison Management, Inc. | 88 | $85,000 |
| Clinic Director | ATI HOLDINGS, LLC | 3 | $96,919 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Physical Therapists in Michigan, by industry
Median offered wage across 93 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $89,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | T.O.N.E. Home Health Services, Inc. | 63 | $89,000 |
| Professional services | Grandison Management, Inc. | 30 | $75,587 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Michigan over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.6 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.6 / 5
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge
- 4.6 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Psychology
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 4.0 / 5
Social Perceptiveness
Technical
- 4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
- 02
Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
- 03
Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
- 04
Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
- 05
Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
- 06
Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program.
- 07
Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
- 08
Obtain patients' informed consent to proposed interventions.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+10.9%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Physical Therapists in Michigan?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Physical Therapists in Michigan is $98,960.
- How does Michigan compare to the national median for Physical Therapists?
- The Michigan median is -3.5% versus the BLS national figure of $102,556.
- What is the salary range for Physical Therapists in Michigan?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $75,440 and the 90th-percentile at $118,940, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Physical Therapists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 10.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Physical Therapists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.