Occupational Therapists pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,860 or more. The middle half of occupational therapists in Muskegon earn between $75,820 and $97,020.
- $63K10th
- $76K25th
- $78KMedian
- $97K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,490 | $6,958 | $40.14 |
| Median | $77,900 | $6,492 | $37.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,820 | $6,318 | $36.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,020 | $8,085 | $46.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapists pay in Muskegon vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Occupational therapists in Muskegon earn 6% less than the Michigan average ($89,150) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($101,280). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $100,330.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $83,490 | $77,900 | $63,340 | $97,860 | 100 |
| 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 Muskegon
On the average salary of $83,490, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $63,486 a year, or $5,291 a month and $2,442 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for occupational therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $83,490 buys what about $90,241 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapists salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 13th 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
- Muskegon$83,490
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 Muskegon: questions
How much do occupational therapists make an hour in Muskegon?
$40.14 an hour on average, and $37.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapists salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapists take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $63,486 a year ($5,291 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,490. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do occupational therapists earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.50, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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