Veterinarian salary in
Grand Rapids.
Veterinarians in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area earn a median annual wage of $126,140 ($60.64/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 270 working in the area.
Median salary
$126,140
$60.64/hr
3% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$78,440
High · 90th pct
$200,550
Pay rank
#55of 75 metros
Veterinarians
270
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Grand Rapids actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Grand Rapids
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $102,570–$167,200
Top earners make 2.6× what entry-level vets earn
How Grand Rapids compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Grand Rapids?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $126,140 ($60.64/hour). The middle 50% earn between $102,570 and $167,200.
How does Grand Rapids compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $126,140 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Grand Rapids?
The median hourly rate works out to $60.64, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Grand Rapids compare to the rest of Michigan?
See the Michigan state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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