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Veterinary Technician Salary in Michigan (2026)
$23.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,009/year ($3,334/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 11th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 2,550 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $49,710 a year — though pay ranges from $37,410 for newcomers to $63,020 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,410 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $58,980 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,550 Veterinary Technician jobs in Michigan (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $49,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,009 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $49,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,785 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,803 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$2,113 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,009 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,334 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Michigan?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Michigan is $49,710 per year ($23.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,180 and $58,980.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $49,710, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $40,009 per year ($3,334 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 2,550 Veterinary Technician jobs in Michigan in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Michigan state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Michigan.