Veterinarians Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $120,340 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $57.86
10th percentile $79,940
90th percentile $202,320
Employed locally 140
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,940
    25th
    $92,420
    50th (median)
    $120,340
    75th
    $158,840
    90th
    $202,320

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 171% Median Veterinarians salary is 71% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinarians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Napa, CA $179,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Anchorage, AK $164,220

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $133,340
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $131,790
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $128,980
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $128,760
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $127,100
    Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $126,670

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,300
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $45,820
    Physicians, All Other $234,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,180
    Dental Hygienists $76,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Kalamazoo, MI is $57.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.23 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 4.1% below the national median of $125,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Veterinarians in Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $79,940 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,420.