Average Therapist Salary

$45.00/hour

The average salary for a Therapist in Detroit, MI is $45.00 per hour. This is 7% lower than the Michigan average of $48.10.

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$45.00/hour

Detroit, MI

22% lower than the US average.

$48.10/hour

Michigan

14% lower than the US average.

$54.93/hour

United States

How Therapist Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities

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What are the highest paying Agencies for Therapist jobs in Detroit?

Only Detroit Medical Center reports pay data for Therapists, averaging $28 per hour. Detroit Medical Center also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $39. For comparison, the Detroit, MI average for Therapists is $45 per hour — Detroit Medical Center pays 38% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Detroit Medical Center$28$39

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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