Local Salary Data

Physical Therapists Salary in Detroit, MI

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$79,040
116 filings
DOL Median (Detroit, MI)
$79,040
vs National
+16.2%
National: $67,995
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$87,241
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$79,040
+16.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$67,995
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Physical Therapists in Detroit, MI earns $79,040 in nominal terms, which is 16.2% above the national average of $67,995. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $87,241 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Physical Therapists make in Detroit, MI?

The median Physical Therapists salary in Detroit, MI is $79,040 based on 116 DOL filings.

Is Detroit, MI a good place to work as a Physical Therapists?

A Physical Therapists in Detroit, MI earns 16.2% more than the national median of $67,995, or $87,241 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.