Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary
in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
- Middle 50%
- $37,230–$45,320
- vs U.S. median
- +2%
- Metro rank
- #37 of 119
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro earn a median of $38,970 a year, based on BLS estimates for 590 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% above the U.S. median of $38,150 and 3% above the MI statewide median of $37,960. It ranks #37 of 119 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE590 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in other MI metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $38,830 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $38,350 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $38,120 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $36,650 |
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What is the average Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in Grand Rapids?
The BLS median is $38,970 a year (May 2025). Half of the 590 jobs pay between $37,230 and $45,320. The 10th percentile is $34,870 and the 90th is $46,610.
Is Grand Rapids a high-paying metro for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers?
That is 2% above the U.S. median of $38,150 and 3% above the MI statewide median of $37,960. It ranks #37 of 119 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers make an hour in Grand Rapids?
About $18.74 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $38,970 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.90–$21.79 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.