Occupational Therapists pay range in Battle Creek
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,330 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Battle Creek earn between $85,580 and $102,230.
- $74K10th
- $86K25th
- $102KMedian
- $102K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,060 | $7,922 | $45.70 |
| Median | $102,230 | $8,519 | $49.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,580 | $7,132 | $41.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,230 | $8,519 | $49.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Battle Creek vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Battle Creek earn 7% more than the Michigan average ($89,150) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $95,060 | $102,230 | $73,750 | $106,330 | 110 |
| Michigan | $89,150 | $89,910 | $66,580 | $105,720 | 5,120 |
| United States | $101,280 | $100,330 | $71,690 | $131,950 | 162,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapists salary after taxes in Battle Creek
On the average salary of $95,060, a single filer in Battle Creek takes home about $71,019 a year, or $5,918 a month and $2,731 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 Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Is Battle Creek a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Battle Creek area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.5), so the average $95,060 buys what about $104,991 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Battle Creek ($48,690). A typical home costs $189,677, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Michigan cities
Battle Creek ranks 2nd of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Saginaw pays the most ($103,380).
- Saginaw$103,380
- Battle Creek$95,060
- Ann Arbor$92,050
- Grand Rapids$90,510
- Detroit$90,000
- Traverse City$88,760
- Jackson$88,230
- Lansing$87,840
- Monroe$87,310
- Niles$86,650
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,450).
- San Jose, CA$137,450
- San Francisco, CA$136,250
- Santa Cruz, CA$131,980
- Vallejo, CA$128,760
- Santa Rosa, CA$128,610
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Occupational Therapists salary in Battle Creek: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Battle Creek?
$45.70 an hour on average, and $49.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Battle Creek?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Battle Creek?
About $71,019 a year ($5,918 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,060. Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Do occupational therapists earn more in Battle Creek than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($101,280).
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 29-1122; area Battle Creek, MI (12980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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 Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.94, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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