SOC 29-1123 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physical Therapists — Bay City
Bay City, MI · 10 metro areas compared
In Bay City, MI the median wage is $93,450.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Bay City, MI the median wage is $93,450. That is 9.1% lower than the national median of $102,760. Pay ranges from under $77,250 at the tenth percentile to more than $119,450 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $78,500 to $103,560.
Employment stands at 120, or 3.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Ann Arbor records the highest median at $106,980. Of the 176 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 27th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,250 | −24.8% |
| 25th | $78,500 | −23.6% |
| Median (50th) | $93,450 | −9.1% |
| 75th | $103,560 | +0.8% |
| 90th | $119,450 | +16.2% |
| Mean | $93,690 | −8.8% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $106,980 | 570 | |
| 2 | Niles | $106,020 | 80 | |
| 3 | Jackson | $104,000 | 90 | |
| 4 | Battle Creek | $103,920 | 100 | |
| 5 | Saginaw | $103,760 | 130 | |
| 6 | Detroit | $102,970 | 3,770 | |
| 7 | Monroe | $102,510 | 50 | |
| 8 | Traverse City | $101,640 | 240 | |
| 9 | Lansing | $99,310 | 310 | |
| 10 | Grand Rapids | $99,100 | 1,460 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bay City run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $93,450 goes as far as $97,141 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$93,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$97,141US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $93,450 a year, 9.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $77,250 to $119,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $106,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physical Therapists in Bay City, MI?
The median annual wage is $93,450, or $44.93 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 $102,760, so pay in Bay City, MI is 9.1% 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 Bay City, MI earns more than $119,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $77,250 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 Ann Arbor, at $106,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Bay City, 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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