The average salary for a Physical Therapy Assistant in Detroit, MI is $45.00 per hour. This is 20% higher than the Michigan average of $36.18.
Last updated on October 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Physical Therapy Assistant salaries in Detroit, MI compared to State and National Averages
$45.00/hour
Detroit, MI
11% lower than the US average.
$36.18/hour
Michigan
38% lower than the US average.
$50.03/hour
United States
How Physical Therapy Assistant Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities
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Tulsa, Oklahoma
$37/hour
This is 22% lower than the Detroit average of $45.00.
Amarillo, Texas
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