How much does a veterinarian make in Michigan?
$125,400a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in Michigan. That is $60.28 an hour or $10,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.28
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,900Median: $125,400Highest 10%: $192,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,900 | $36.49 | |
| 25th | $101,000 | $48.53 | |
| Median | $125,400 | $60.28 | |
| 75th | $162,000 | $77.90 | |
| 90th | $192,800 | $92.69 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $129,700 |
| South Bend, IN | $127,700 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $127,300 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $126,100 |
| Flint, MI | $124,900 |
| Traverse City, MI | $124,300 |
| Lansing, MI | $122,500 |
| Saginaw, MI | $120,100 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $115,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 25. Rhode Island | $126,600 |
| 26. Connecticut | $126,200 |
| 27. Nevada | $125,600 |
| 28. Michigan | $125,400 |
| 29. Ohio | $125,100 |
| 30. Iowa | $124,600 |
| 31. Indiana | $124,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $60.28 ($125,400 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $125,400 against $130,100 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Michigan rank for veterinarian pay?
Michigan ranks 28 of 49 states.
Which city in Michigan pays veterinarians the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $129,700 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.