The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Michigan is $29,730 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $32,960.
Pay spans roughly $26,250 at the 10th percentile to $43,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.29 per hour. An estimated 6,480 people work as animal caretakers in Michigan.
| Median (annual) | $29,730 |
| Mean (annual) | $32,960 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.29 |
| 10th percentile | $26,250 |
| 90th percentile | $43,730 |
| Employment | 6,480 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.