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Veterinary Technician Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$49,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.90/hr
▲ 5% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
2,550
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$51,664 #12 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Michigan, explained

Veterinary technicians in Michigan earn a median of $49,710 per year ($23.90 per hour), which is 5% above the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $37,410, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $63,020. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $49,710 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $49,710 is worth about $51,664 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #12 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,410
$17.99/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,710
$23.90/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$63,020
$30.30/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $49,710 $51,664
Indiana $48,720 $52,202 +$990
Ohio $47,990 $51,728 +$1,720
Wisconsin $47,020 $49,971 +$2,690

Veterinary Technician in Michigan: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Michigan?

Veterinary technicians in Michigan earn a median of $49,710 per year ($23.90 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Michigan pay veterinary technicians well?

At $49,710, Michigan pays 5% above the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 2,550 work in the state.

Veterinary Technician salary in other states

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