Veterinary Assistant Salary in Michigan
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$36,550
per year · $18.07/hr
Typical range
$29,410–$47,010
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-6%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$33,140 /yr
Typical range
$24,625–$38,480
vs. BLS median
-9%
Based on 66 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Michigan that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $36,550. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in Michigan
10th
$29,410
25th
$33,650
Median
$36,550
75th
$39,010
90th
$47,010
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
4,040
Veterinary Assistants employed in Michigan
#20/51
State rank by median pay
1.24
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
265 open veterinary assistant jobs in Michigan
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Michigan?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Michigan is $36,550 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $29,410 and $47,010 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Michigan?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Michigan is $18.07 per hour.
Where does Michigan rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Michigan ranks #20 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 4,040 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Michigan right now?
Recent job postings in Michigan that disclose pay advertise a median of $33,140 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $24,625–$38,480), based on 66 postings — lower than the BLS median of $36,550.