Occupational Therapist Salary Guide: Detroit, MI
Average Occupational Therapist Salary
$40.48/hour
The average salary for an Occupational Therapist in Detroit, MI is $40.48 per hour. This is 11% lower than the Michigan average of $44.74.
Last updated on January 23, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Occupational Therapist salaries in Detroit, MI compared to State and National Averages
$40.48/hour
Detroit, MI
24% lower than the US average.
$44.74/hour
Michigan
13% lower than the US average.
$50.36/hour
United States
How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities
How Occupational Therapist Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$60/hour
This is 33% higher than the Detroit average of $40.48.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$54/hour
This is 25% higher than the Detroit average of $40.48.
Dallas, Texas
$23/hour
This is 76% lower than the Detroit average of $40.48.

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Occupational Therapist
- DMC Children's Hospital Michigan
- Detroit, MI
- 5x8 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$29-38/hour
Occupational Therapist
- DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan
- Detroit, MI
- 5x8 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$29-38/hour
Occupational Therapist
- DMC Hutzel Women's Hospital
- Detroit, MI
- 5x8 hrs
$29-38/hour
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