Physical Therapist Take-Home Pay in Michigan (2026)
The median physical therapist wage in Michigan is $48.51 an hour (about $100,901 a year full-time), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). After 2026 federal, state and payroll taxes, that comes to about $1,457.24 every week, or $75,776 a year. That is 75.1% of gross pay, $1,851 less than the national median wage for the job, and 1.90× the take-home of a typical Michigan worker across all jobs. Michigan ranks 24 of 51 for this job’s take-home pay.
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Take-home breakdown
Single filer, standard 2020+ W-4, paid weekly, no pre-tax benefits, no local tax, 40 hours a week (2,080 a year).
| Every week | Amount | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $1,940.40 | $100,901 |
| Federal income tax | −$257.08 | −$13,368 |
| Social Security | −$120.30 | −$6,256 |
| Medicare | −$28.14 | −$1,463 |
| Michigan income tax | −$77.64 | −$4,037 |
| Take-home pay | $1,457.24 | $75,776 |
How it compares
| Compared with | Gross a year | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|
| This job in Michigan (median) | $100,901 | $75,776 |
| This job, U.S. median wage, taxed in Michigan | $102,752 | $77,000 |
| All jobs in Michigan (median) | $49,275 | $39,929 |
BLS counts about 8,630 physical therapists in Michigan.
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Sources
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- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025, occupation 29-1123, Michigan and national estimates.
- Federal tax: IRS Pub 15-T (2026); Social Security wage base: SSA.
- Michigan withholding: official publication.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physical therapist take home in Michigan?
At the Michigan median wage of $48.51 an hour, about $75,776 a year after 2026 withholding, or $1,457.24 every week (single, standard W-4, no pre-tax benefits).
Where does the wage come from?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates, the latest published, for occupation code 29-1123 in Michigan.
Estimates of what an employer would withhold under the published 2026 rules. Not tax advice, and not your final tax bill.
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