Animal Caretakers pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for animal caretakers is $14.58 an hour ($30,320 a year). About 6,290 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). Michigan ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for animal caretakers in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.35 | $27,770 |
| 25% of workers | $13.93 | $28,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.58 | $30,320 |
| 75% of workers | $17.50 | $36,390 |
| 90% of workers | $21.86 | $45,480 |
Animal Caretakers pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $33,520 | 320 |
| Traverse City | $31,970 | 80 |
| Battle Creek | $31,940 | 80 |
| Saginaw | $31,200 | 110 |
| Flint | $31,110 | 200 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $31,040 | 2,800 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $30,670 | 390 |
| Midland | $30,220 | 50 |
| Niles | $29,870 | 140 |
| Monroe | $29,820 | 60 |
| Jackson | $29,810 | 70 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $29,710 | 160 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $29,630 | 680 |
| Bay City | $29,340 | 30 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $28,560 | 160 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for animal caretakers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 62,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $39,570 |
| Childcare Workers | $30,970 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,960 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $49,710 |
| Animal Trainers | $30,820 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $32,660 |
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