Therapists, All Other pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $75,030 or more. The middle half of other therapists in Grand Rapids earn between $51,390 and $62,360.
- $50K10th
- $51K25th
- $53KMedian
- $62K75th
- $75K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,000 | $4,917 | $28.37 |
| Median | $52,730 | $4,394 | $25.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,390 | $4,282 | $24.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,360 | $5,197 | $29.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Therapists, All Other pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Other therapists in Grand Rapids earn 7% less than the Michigan average ($63,610) and 35% less than the U.S. average ($90,420). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $77,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $59,000 | $52,730 | $49,920 | $75,030 | 70 |
| Michigan | $63,610 | $57,970 | $37,760 | $99,200 | 320 |
| United States | $90,420 | $77,930 | $46,540 | $152,530 | 22,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Therapists, All Other salary after taxes in Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $59,000, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $46,528 a year, or $3,877 a month and $1,790 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 other 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 $59,000 buys what about $61,750 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Therapists, All Other salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 2nd of 2 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($65,630).
- Detroit$65,630
- Grand Rapids$59,000
Highest-paying cities for other therapists
Kiryas Joel, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,890).
- Kiryas Joel, NY$145,890
- Chicago, IL$136,800
- Baton Rouge, LA$132,990
- San Francisco, CA$128,890
- Wichita, KS$112,740
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Therapists, All Other salary in Grand Rapids: questions
How much do other therapists make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$28.37 an hour on average, and $25.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other therapists salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other therapists take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $46,528 a year ($3,877 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,000. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do other therapists earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% less than the U.S. average for this job ($90,420).
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 29-1129; area Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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