Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Michigan

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 20 metro areas • Michigan

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Michigan earn a median salary of $35,529 per year on average across 20 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.8% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 3,980 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $30,720 to $37,590 depending on location.

$35,529 Avg median salary in Michigan
$37,590 Highest paying metro
$30,720 Lowest paying metro
3,980 Employed in Michigan

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      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Michigan

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Detroit, MI $37,590 $36,320 $39,960 1,450
      Midland, MI $37,590 $36,830 $37,730 50
      Ann Arbor, MI $37,440 $35,620 $39,720 180
      Lansing, MI $36,920 $35,410 $38,760 210
      Grand Rapids, MI $36,560 $35,420 $39,010 510
      Monroe, MI $36,390 $33,390 $39,220 80
      Traverse City, MI $36,020 $30,000 $36,920 60
      Upper Peninsula of Michigan $36,000 $30,380 $40,570 110
      Michigan City, IN $35,880 $31,780 $37,340 70
      Northern Michigan $35,840 $31,760 $36,890 150
      Kalamazoo, MI $35,770 $30,200 $38,390 320
      Niles, MI $35,640 $32,570 $36,140 40
      Saginaw, MI $35,590 $30,200 $37,360 80
      Flint, MI $35,410 $32,340 $36,790 140
      Southern Michigan $35,280 $30,180 $35,920 160
      Jackson, MI $35,180 $30,560 $36,060 50
      Mid Michigan $35,130 $30,050 $36,080 180
      Bay City, MI $34,520 $28,720 $35,460 40
      Muskegon, MI $31,100 $30,140 $34,860 50
      Battle Creek, MI $30,720 $29,540 $36,020 50

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