Veterinarians pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for veterinarians is $60.28 an hour ($125,390 a year). About 2,030 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($130,100). Michigan ranks 28th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinarians in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.49 | $75,900 |
| 25% of workers | $48.53 | $100,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.28 | $125,390 |
| 75% of workers | $77.90 | $162,030 |
| 90% of workers | $92.69 | $192,800 |
Veterinarians pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $129,730 | 710 |
| Ann Arbor | $127,270 | 100 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $126,140 | 270 |
| Flint | $124,930 | 60 |
| Traverse City | $124,330 | 30 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $122,510 | 140 |
| Saginaw | $120,140 | 40 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $115,210 | 80 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for veterinarians
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $155,480 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,960 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $49,710 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $149,990 |
| Pediatricians, General | $204,690 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $417,760 |
| Registered Nurses | $94,300 |
| Pharmacists | $137,860 |
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