The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Michigan is $36,550 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,580.
Pay spans roughly $29,410 at the 10th percentile to $47,010 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.57 per hour. An estimated 4,040 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Michigan.
| Median (annual) | $36,550 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,580 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.57 |
| 10th percentile | $29,410 |
| 90th percentile | $47,010 |
| Employment | 4,040 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.