MI · St. Clair Shores · Updated October 15, 2026

Physical Therapist jobs in St. Clair Shores, MI

Physical Therapists in the St. Clair Shores area earn a median of $48.22 per hour, about $100,300 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.79 and $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 28 hospitals in the St. Clair Shores metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near St. Clair Shores.

Physical Therapist pay in St. Clair Shores, 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 St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores

  • 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 St. Clair Shores

ItemFederal 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).

Open Physical Therapist roles in Michigan

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PermanentPosted 14 days ago

Physical Therapist

Select Medical · Grand Ledge, MI

$75k–$95k/ year
  • OTHER
  • Req 385533
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Hospitals in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area

CMS lists 28 hospitals in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area, 3 of the 17 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of physical therapists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Detroit (John D. Dingell) Va Medical Center
Detroit, MI
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield And Novi
Southfield, MI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Beaumont Hospital, Troy
Troy, MI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Beaumont Hospital - Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak
Royal Oak, MI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Henry Ford Health Hospital
Detroit, MI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Karmanos Cancer Center
Detroit, MI
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5No
Beaumont Hospital - Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Beaumont Hospital - Taylor
Taylor, MI
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Mclaren Oakland
Pontiac, 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
Warren, MI7 mi$48.22/hr137,686
Sterling Heights, MI9 mi$48.22/hr134,342

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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.

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Common questions

How much do physical therapists make in St. Clair Shores, 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 St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores?

CMS lists 28 hospitals in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area, led by Detroit (John D. Dingell) Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores?

The federal per diem benchmark in St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores?

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Your PT pay reportSt. Clair Shores, 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

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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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