The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is $37,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,870.
Pay spans roughly $29,930 at the 10th percentile to $48,580 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.07 per hour. An estimated 1,450 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI.
| Median (annual) | $37,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,870 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.07 |
| 10th percentile | $29,930 |
| 90th percentile | $48,580 |
| Employment | 1,450 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.