Physical Therapists pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,860 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Grand Rapids earn between $83,430 and $106,820.
- $80K10th
- $83K25th
- $99KMedian
- $107K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,220 | $8,018 | $46.26 |
| Median | $99,100 | $8,258 | $47.64 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,430 | $6,952 | $40.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,820 | $8,902 | $51.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Grand Rapids earn 4% less than the Michigan average ($100,630) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $96,220 | $99,100 | $79,690 | $108,860 | 1,460 |
| Michigan | $100,630 | $100,900 | $79,600 | $123,980 | 8,630 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physical Therapists salary after taxes in Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $96,220, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $71,322 a year, or $5,943 a month and $2,743 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $96,220 buys what about $100,705 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 13th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Saginaw pays the most ($109,820).
- Saginaw$109,820
- Jackson$105,220
- Detroit$103,640
- Ann Arbor$102,980
- Niles$102,750
- Battle Creek$102,550
- Monroe$101,900
- Kalamazoo$100,160
- Traverse City$99,860
- Grand Rapids$96,220
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Grand Rapids: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$46.26 an hour on average, and $47.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physical therapists take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $71,322 a year ($5,943 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,220. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do physical therapists earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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 29-1123; area Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.42, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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