How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Michigan?
$37,960a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Michigan. That is $18.25 an hour or $3,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.25
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,410Median: $37,960Highest 10%: $46,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,410 | $14.62 | |
| 25th | $35,720 | $17.17 | |
| Median | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| 75th | $43,930 | $21.12 | |
| 90th | $46,730 | $22.47 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $38,970 |
| Detroit, MI | $38,830 |
| Midland, MI | $38,740 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $38,350 |
| Traverse City, MI | $38,130 |
| Lansing, MI | $38,120 |
| Flint, MI | $37,370 |
| Jackson, MI | $36,800 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $36,650 |
| South Bend, IN | $36,240 |
| Saginaw, MI | $36,170 |
| Muskegon, MI | $35,930 |
| Bay City, MI | $35,740 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $35,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 15. Delaware | $38,610 |
| 16. Montana | $38,340 |
| 17. Arizona | $38,250 |
| 18. Michigan | $37,960 |
| 19. Wyoming | $37,880 |
| 20. Florida | $37,830 |
| 21. Utah | $37,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $18.25 ($37,960 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $37,960 against $38,150 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Michigan rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Michigan ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, with a median of $38,970 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.