Lawyers pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for lawyers is $62.75 an hour ($130,520 a year). About 16,620 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). Michigan ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.11 | $77,180 |
| 25% of workers | $48.15 | $100,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.75 | $130,520 |
| 75% of workers | $82.86 | $172,340 |
| 90% of workers | $114.60 | $238,370 |
Lawyers pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $134,980 | 10,110 |
| Ann Arbor | $132,920 | 640 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $129,360 | 1,430 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $128,610 | 1,130 |
| Niles | $123,030 | 110 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $112,400 | 330 |
| Flint | $107,830 | 260 |
| Traverse City | $107,460 | 190 |
| Battle Creek | $104,770 | 70 |
| Saginaw | $104,760 | 200 |
| Monroe | $104,020 | 70 |
| Bay City | $101,540 | 60 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $97,300 | 130 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $77,390 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $78,850 |
| Chief Executives | $255,560 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $75,040 |
| Labor Relations Specialists | $73,760 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $51,210 |
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