PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Physical Therapist - Part-Time
Select Medical · Lansing, MI
$40.00–$50.00/ hour
Physical Therapist jobs in Lansing, MI
Physical Therapists in the Lansing area earn a median of $47.53 per hour, about $98,860 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.81 and $55.11. That ranks 207th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 189th of 338 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Lansing. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lansing.
- $47.53median pay per hour, Lansing
- $40–$55typical range per hour
- 310physical therapists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is in line with the Michigan statewide median of $47.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 310 physical therapists employed in the Lansing-East Lansing metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.88 | $64,230 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.81 | $82,800 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.53 | $98,860 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $55.11 | $114,630 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.68 | $126,210 | 25% above U.S. median |
How Lansing ranks
- 207th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 189th of 338 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th of 14 Michigan metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Lansing
- Overall prices in Lansing-East Lansing run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.0, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 17% below the U.S. average (index 83.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.53 median hour buys what $50.04 buys at the national price level, 3% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Lansing paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,711
- Per year: $85,554
- Per month: $7,130
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lansing-East Lansing metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lansing
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel physical therapist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Lansing
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Lansing, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward W Sparrow Hospital Lansing, MI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Mclaren Greater Lansing Lansing, MI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek, MI | 45 mi | $43.20/hr | 52,205 |
| Flint, MI | 49 mi | $46.84/hr | 79,735 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 52 mi | $49.84/hr | 122,925 |
| Kentwood, MI | 54 mi | $47.67/hr | 54,768 |
| Novi, MI | 57 mi | $48.22/hr | 67,675 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 58 mi | $47.67/hr | 200,117 |
Physical Therapist jobs in Michigan · Physical Therapist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Michigan
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Michigan taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do physical therapists make in Lansing, MI?
Physical Therapists in the Lansing-East Lansing metro area have a median pay of $47.53 per hour, about $98,860 a year. The middle half earn between $39.81 and $55.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lansing a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?
Lansing-East Lansing ranks 189th of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 207th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring physical therapists in Lansing?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Lansing. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lansing.
Do I need a Michigan license to work in Lansing as a physical therapist?
DPT degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Lansing?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lansing is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place physical therapists in Lansing?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Lansing and across Michigan. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Lansing.
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Your PT pay reportLansing, MI · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Great Lakes Home Health Services, Inc.Jackson, MI · 3 wage offers$50.48/ hr$48–$53
- Optimum Plus Home Care LLCSouthfield, MI · 2 wage offers$45.34/ hr$43–$48
- Select MedicalGrand Ledge, MI · 7 postings$45.00/ hr$36–$65
- T.O.N.E. Home Health Services, Inc.Farmington Hills, MI · 3 wage offers$42.55/ hr$41–$43
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$40Median$45.00High$55
7 PT postings with published pay in Michigan, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 7 PT roles
- Physical TherapistPermanent$75k–$95k/ year
- Physical Therapist - Part-TimePermanent$40.00–$50.00/ hour
+ 5 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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