Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Michigan
Ranked #23 of 51 · MI
3.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,060 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $37,960
Employment 4,420
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,410P25 $35,720 Median $37,960P75 $43,930P90 $46,730
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in Michigan earn between $30,410 and $46,730. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Michigan is $39,060, about 3.2% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Michigan
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $38,970 | $40,930 | 590 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $38,830 | $39,940 | 1,470 |
| Midland, MI | $38,740 | $44,500 | 50 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $38,350 | $40,260 | 250 |
| Traverse City, MI | $38,130 | $39,670 | 110 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $38,120 | $38,340 | 210 |
| Flint, MI | $37,370 | $38,340 | 140 |
| Jackson, MI | $36,800 | $36,700 | 50 |
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