Occupational Therapy Assistants pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,510 or more. The middle half of occupational therapy assistants in Detroit earn between $59,180 and $76,780.
- $52K10th
- $59K25th
- $61KMedian
- $77K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,100 | $5,592 | $32.26 |
| Median | $60,900 | $5,075 | $29.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,180 | $4,932 | $28.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,780 | $6,398 | $36.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Therapy Assistants pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Occupational therapy assistants in Detroit earn about the same as the Michigan average ($65,400) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($70,710). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $72,300.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $67,100 | $60,900 | $52,270 | $89,510 | 470 |
| Michigan | $65,400 | $63,260 | $52,270 | $79,310 | 1,250 |
| United States | $70,710 | $72,300 | $51,490 | $89,780 | 51,290 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary after taxes in Detroit
On the average salary of $67,100, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $51,958 a year, or $4,330 a month and $1,998 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for occupational therapy assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $67,100 buys what about $66,901 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other Michigan cities
Detroit ranks 1st of 4 Michigan metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Detroit$67,100
- Grand Rapids$65,520
- Muskegon$59,970
- Flint$59,780
Highest-paying cities for occupational therapy assistants
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,250).
- San Francisco, CA$99,250
- San Jose, CA$94,960
- Sacramento, CA$92,750
- Modesto, CA$92,640
- Bakersfield, CA$91,880
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Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in Detroit: questions
How much do occupational therapy assistants make an hour in Detroit?
$32.26 an hour on average, and $29.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational therapy assistants salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational therapy assistants take-home pay in Detroit?
About $51,958 a year ($4,330 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,100. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do occupational therapy assistants earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($70,710).
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; area Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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