Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Michigan

Occupational therapy assistants in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $67,100 a year) and the least in Flint ($59,780), across the 4 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapy assistants average at $65,400 and the median at $63,260 for 1,250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,710.

Occupational Therapy Assistants average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$67,100
Grand Rapids$65,520
Muskegon$59,970
Flint$59,780

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$67,100	$60,900	$59,180	$51,958	100
Grand Rapids	$65,520	$67,290	$59,820	$51,391	96
Muskegon	$59,970	$62,210	$56,080	$47,522	93
Flint	$59,780	$60,040	$52,140	$47,379	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other states

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

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 31-2011.
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.

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