Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median Salary

$38,830

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.67

per hour

Employment

1,470

in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

vs. National Avg

+1.8%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI pays 1.8% MORE for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$42,577

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

91.2

9% below national avg

Rent/Income

38%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

10th

$30,810

25th

$36,810

Median

$38,830

75th

$44,500

90th

$47,210

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).