Physical Therapist License Cost in Michigan
In Michigan, documented Physical Therapist license fees total $926 — exam $485, application $220.5, license $220.5. Always confirm the current schedule with Michigan Board of Physical Therapy (LARA) before paying.
Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.
Physical Therapist license cost — Michigan at a glance
| Pre-license education | Varies — check the board |
| Exam fee | $485 |
| Application fee | $220.5 |
| License fee | $220.5 |
| Documented fees total | $926 |
| BLS median annual wage | $102,760 (physical therapists) |
Official source: Michigan Board of Physical Therapy (LARA) ↗
Fees vs. median pay
The BLS median annual wage for physical therapists is $102,760.The BLS median annual wage for physical therapists is $102,760. Documented Physical Therapist fees in Michigan are $926 — about 0.9% of one year's median pay. The bigger investment is usually tuition and time.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Physical Therapist license cost in Michigan?
Documented fees in Michigan total $926: exam $485, application $220.5, license $220.5. Pre-license education is the biggest variable cost and is set by each school, not the board.
Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in Michigan?
No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.
How much does Physical Therapist training cost in Michigan?
Training-hour requirements for Michigan are not published here — ask Michigan Board of Physical Therapy (LARA) for the approved programs and their costs.
Is a Physical Therapist license in Michigan worth the cost?
The BLS median annual wage for physical therapists is $102,760, so documented fees are roughly 0.9% of one year's median pay. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Budget your Physical Therapist licensing in Michigan
Turn the fees above into a dated budget, then check what the Michigan board charges on top.
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This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with Michigan Board of Physical Therapy (LARA) and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).