How much does an animal caretaker make in Michigan?
$30,320a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Michigan. That is $14.58 an hour or $2,527 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.58
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,770Median: $30,320Highest 10%: $45,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,770 | $13.35 | |
| 25th | $28,960 | $13.92 | |
| Median | $30,320 | $14.58 | |
| 75th | $36,390 | $17.50 | |
| 90th | $45,480 | $21.87 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $33,520 |
| Traverse City, MI | $31,970 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $31,940 |
| Saginaw, MI | $31,200 |
| Flint, MI | $31,110 |
| Detroit, MI | $31,040 |
| Lansing, MI | $30,670 |
| South Bend, IN | $30,390 |
| Midland, MI | $30,220 |
| Niles, MI | $29,870 |
| Monroe, MI | $29,820 |
| Jackson, MI | $29,810 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $29,710 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $29,630 |
| Bay City, MI | $29,340 |
| Muskegon, MI | $28,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 34. Kentucky | $30,720 |
| 35. Tennessee | $30,550 |
| 36. South Dakota | $30,390 |
| 37. Michigan | $30,320 |
| 38. Nevada | $30,320 |
| 39. Ohio | $30,310 |
| 40. Arkansas | $30,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $14.58 ($30,320 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $30,320 against $35,360 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Michigan rank for animal caretaker pay?
Michigan ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays animal caretakers the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $33,520 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.