MI · Livonia · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in Livonia, MI

Pay for physical therapists in the Livonia area centers on $48.22 per hour, or about $100,300 a year. The lower quarter earns under $40.79 and the upper quarter over $51.70. That ranks 164th of 375 U.S. metro areas for physical therapist pay, and 251st of 338 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Livonia. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Livonia.

Physical Therapist pay in Livonia, MI

The metro median is 1% above the Michigan statewide median of $47.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $48.57 per hour. BLS counts about 3,580 physical therapists employed in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area, 1.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.16).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.37$75,65025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.79$84,84016% below U.S. median
Median$48.22$100,3001% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.70$107,5406% above U.S. median
Top 10%$57.67$119,95019% above U.S. median

How Livonia ranks

  • 164th of 375 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 251st of 338 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Livonia

  • Overall prices in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.22 median hour buys what $48.08 buys at the national price level, 1% below 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,736
  • Per year: $86,796
  • Per month: $7,233

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Livonia

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$152
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,582
13-week assignment$20,566

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. 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).

Open Physical Therapist roles in Michigan

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Livonia as they open.

PermanentPosted 14 days ago

Physical Therapist

Select Medical · Grand Ledge, MI

$75k–$95k/ year
  • OTHER
  • Req 385533
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Hospitals in Livonia

CMS lists 1 hospital in Livonia, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Joe Mercy Hospital System Livonia
Livonia, MI
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Physical Therapist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Westland, MI5 mi$48.22/hr82,745
Dearborn Heights, MI6 mi$48.22/hr61,040

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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.

Michigan state guide

Other healthcare roles in Livonia

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Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in Livonia, MI?

Physical Therapists in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area have a median pay of $48.22 per hour, about $100,300 a year. The middle half earn between $40.79 and $51.70 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Livonia a good place for physical therapists once cost of living is counted?

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn ranks 251st of 338 metro areas for physical therapist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 164th of 375 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do physical therapists work in Livonia?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Livonia, led by St Joe Mercy Hospital System Livonia. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Livonia 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 Livonia?

The federal per diem benchmark in Livonia is $152 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,582 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your PT pay reportLivonia, 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

  1. Physical TherapistPermanent
    $75k–$95k/ year
    Select Medical · Grand Ledge, MI · posted 14 days ago
  2. Physical Therapist - Part-TimePermanent
    $40.00–$50.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Lansing, MI · posted 24 days ago

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