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Salary · Michigan · BLS OEWS May 2024

Occupational Therapists Salary in Michigan

In Michigan, occupational therapists earn a median of $84,480 per year.

Median (Michigan)
$84,480
Bottom 10%
$61,220
Top 10%
$105,710
Employed in Michigan
5,090

How Michigan compares

Refit analysis ·In Michigan, occupational therapists earn a median of $84,480 — 14% below the national median of $98,340. Locally the range runs $61,220 to $105,710. About 5,090 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Michigan ranks #47 of 52 states for occupational therapists pay — roughly the 10th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (California, $119,470) by 41%. State employment of about 5,090 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$98,340
US bottom 10%
$67,090
US top 10%
$129,830

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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