SOC 31-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Therapist Assistants — Lansing
Lansing-East Lansing, MI · 10 metro areas compared
In Lansing, MI the median wage is $60,740.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Lansing, MI the median wage is $60,740. That is 11.2% lower than the national median of $68,380. Pay ranges from under $33,900 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,270 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,540 to $64,380.
Employment stands at 120, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Grand Rapids records the highest median at $68,700. Of the 457 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 235th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,900 | −50.4% |
| 25th | $48,540 | −29.0% |
| Median (50th) | $60,740 | −11.2% |
| 75th | $64,380 | −5.8% |
| 90th | $74,270 | +8.6% |
| Mean | $56,870 | −16.8% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Rapids | $68,700 | 700 | |
| 2 | Battle Creek | $66,310 | 100 | |
| 3 | Kalamazoo | $62,860 | 90 | |
| 4 | Detroit | $62,220 | 1,880 | |
| 5 | Traverse City | $61,290 | 130 | |
| 6 | Ann Arbor | $61,200 | 230 | |
| 7 | Jackson | $60,990 | — | |
| 8 | Muskegon | $60,940 | 110 | |
| 9 | Saginaw | $60,050 | 70 | |
| 10 | Flint | $59,210 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lansing run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $60,740 goes as far as $63,139 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,139US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,740 a year, 11.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,900 to $74,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Grand Rapids, at $68,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Therapist Assistants in Lansing, MI?
The median annual wage is $60,740, or $29.20 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $68,380, so pay in Lansing, MI is 11.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lansing, MI earns more than $74,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,900 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Grand Rapids, at $68,700 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Lansing, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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