Veterinarians Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $105,450 -16% vs national
Median hourly $50.70
10th percentile $82,790
90th percentile $163,910
Employed locally 190
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,790
    25th
    $82,790
    50th (median)
    $105,450
    75th
    $147,270
    90th
    $163,910

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 149% Median Veterinarians salary is 49% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,670
    Dental Hygienists $82,290
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Lansing, MI is $50.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.27 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Lansing, MI is 16% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $82,790 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,790.