Occupational Therapists pay range in Bay City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,290 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Bay City earn between $75,380 and $94,440.
- $61K10th
- $75K25th
- $81KMedian
- $94K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,550 | $6,629 | $38.25 |
| Median | $80,880 | $6,740 | $38.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,380 | $6,282 | $36.24 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,440 | $7,870 | $45.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Bay City vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Bay City earn 11% less than the Michigan average ($89,150) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City | $79,550 | $80,880 | $61,160 | $96,290 | 80 |
| 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 Bay City
On the average salary of $79,550, a single filer in Bay City takes home about $61,659 a year, or $5,138 a month and $2,372 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Bay City a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bay City area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $79,550 buys what about $86,542 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Bay City ($45,620). A typical home costs $186,601, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Michigan cities
Bay City ranks 14th 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
- Bay City$79,550
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 Bay City: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Bay City?
$38.25 an hour on average, and $38.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Bay City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Bay City?
About $61,659 a year ($5,138 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,550.
Do occupational therapists earn more in Bay City than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Bay City, MI (13020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.37, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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