verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Veterinarian Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$125,390/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$60.28/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
2,030
public U.S. Median
$130,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$130,320 #22 of 49

Veterinarian pay in Michigan, explained

Veterinarians in Michigan earn a median of $125,390 per year ($60.28 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $130,100. Entry-level workers earn around $75,900, while the most experienced veterinarians reach about $192,800. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $125,390 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $125,390 is worth about $130,320 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #22 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Veterinarian pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,900
$36.49/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$125,390
$60.28/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$192,800
$92.69/hr

Veterinarian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $125,390 $130,320
Ohio $125,060 $134,801 +$330
Indiana $124,530 $133,431 +$860
Wisconsin $108,780 $115,607 +$16,610

Veterinarian in Michigan: FAQ

How much do veterinarians make in Michigan?

Veterinarians in Michigan earn a median of $125,390 per year ($60.28 per hour), compared with $130,100 nationally.

Does Michigan pay veterinarians well?

At $125,390, Michigan pays 4% below the national median for veterinarians. An estimated 2,030 work in the state.

Veterinarian salary in other states

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