Veterinarians Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $104,570 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $50.27
10th percentile $80,910
90th percentile $163,490
Employed locally 40
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,910
    25th
    $95,000
    50th (median)
    $104,570
    75th
    $140,610
    90th
    $163,490

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 135% Median Veterinarians salary is 35% 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 Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$80,760
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,550
    Physical Therapists$84,930
    Dental Hygienists$80,410
    Medical Records Specialists$49,340
    Physician Assistants$136,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Traverse City, MI is $50.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.96 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Traverse City, MI is 16.7% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $80,910 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,000.