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Veterinarians average salary by city in Michigan
- Ann Arbor$135,930
- Detroit$132,150
- Grand Rapids$131,440
- Traverse City$128,780
- Kalamazoo$127,080
- Flint$126,810
- Lansing$123,290
- Saginaw$121,600
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $135,930 | $127,270 | $108,590 | $98,644 | 101 |
| Detroit | $132,150 | $129,730 | $101,100 | $93,188 | 100 |
| Grand Rapids | $131,440 | $126,140 | $102,570 | $93,881 | 96 |
| Traverse City | $128,780 | $124,330 | $101,050 | $94,060 | 93 |
| Kalamazoo | $127,080 | $115,210 | $103,630 | $92,971 | 95 |
| Flint | $126,810 | $124,930 | $101,020 | $91,588 | 93 |
| Lansing | $123,290 | $122,510 | $93,080 | $89,366 | 95 |
| Saginaw | $121,600 | $120,140 | $104,000 | $87,717 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1131.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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