Average Therapist Salary

$40.48/hour

The average salary for a Therapist in Detroit, MI is $40.48 per hour. This is 21% lower than the Michigan average of $48.83.

Last updated on January 23, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Therapist salaries in Detroit, MI compared to State and National Averages

$40.48/hour

Detroit, MI

23% lower than the US average.

$48.83/hour

Michigan

2% lower than the US average.

$49.86/hour

United States

How Therapist Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities

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Madison, Wisconsin

$50/hour

This is 18% higher than the Detroit average of $40.48.

Somerset, New Jersey

--/hour

Saint Louis, Missouri

$50/hour

This is 19% higher than the Detroit average of $40.48.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Therapist jobs in Detroit?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Detroit Medical Center$34$34

Last updated on January 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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