MI · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 31-9096

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Michigan

Median Annual Salary $36,550 -2% below national average (national: $37,320)
$37,580Mean Annual
$18Median Hourly
4,040Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$36,550
$29,410
10th pct.
$47,010
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$29,410$14.14
25th percentile$33,650$16.18
50th percentile (median)$36,550$17.57
75th percentile$39,010$18.75
90th percentile (top earners)$47,010$22.60
Mean (average)$37,580$18.07

How Michigan Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Michigan
Michigan (current) $36,550
Rhode Island $48,050 +31%
Massachusetts $45,480 +24%
California $45,470 +24%
Maine $44,080 +21%
Minnesota $43,670 +19%
Washington $43,590 +19%
District of Columbia $43,580 +19%
Maryland $43,520 +19%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in Michigan?

The mean veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Michigan is $37,580 per year. The median (middle) salary is $36,550 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Michigan?

Entry-level veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss (10th percentile) in Michigan typically earn around $29,410 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $33,650 per year.

What is the highest Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in Michigan?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Michigan make approximately $47,010 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $39,010 per year.

How does the Michigan Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary compare to the national average?

The median veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Michigan is $36,550, which is -2% below national average of $37,320.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes