Therapist Salary Guide: Detroit, MI
Average Therapist Salary
Average Therapist Salary
$42.15/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in Detroit, MI is $42.15 per hour. This is 23% lower than the Michigan average of $51.88.
Last updated on December 24, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in Detroit, MI compared to State and National Averages
Therapist salaries in Detroit, MI compared to State and National Averages
$42.15/hour
Detroit, MI
21% lower than the US average.
$51.88/hour
Michigan
2% higher than the US average.
$51.04/hour
United States
How Therapist Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities
How Therapist Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities
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Madison, Wisconsin
$42/hour
This is 1% higher than the Detroit average of $42.15.
Columbia, South Carolina
$59/hour
This is 29% higher than the Detroit average of $42.15.
Spearfish, South Dakota
--/hour
What are the highest paying Agencies for Therapist jobs in Detroit?
What are the highest paying Agencies for Therapist jobs in Detroit?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | $50 | $50 |
| Detroit Medical Center | $34 | $34 |
Last updated on December 24, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Therapist Jobs
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Staff Position
Home Health Physical Therapist
- Graham Healthcare Group
- Detroit, MI
- 5x8 hrs
$80K-120K/year
approximately $38-58/hrView job details for Home Health Occupational Therapist
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Home Health Occupational Therapist
- Graham Healthcare Group
- Detroit, MI
- 5x8 hrs
$80K-100K/year
approximately $38-49/hrView job details for Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
- DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
- Detroit, MI
- 5x8 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$29-38/hour
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Occupational Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
- DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
- Detroit, MI
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$29-38/hour
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Occupational Therapist
- DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital
- Detroit, MI
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$29-38/hour
Posted 13 days ago
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