How much does an administrative law judge make in Michigan?
$127,400a year
Median yearly pay for administrative law judges in Michigan. That is $61.26 an hour or $10,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.26
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,550Median: $127,400Highest 10%: $207,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,550 | $29.59 | |
| 25th | $102,200 | $49.11 | |
| Median | $127,400 | $61.26 | |
| 75th | $144,700 | $69.55 | |
| 90th | $207,500 | $99.75 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lansing, MI | $144,700 |
| Detroit, MI | $127,900 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $127,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for administrative law judges.
| 6. North Carolina | $130,000 |
| 7. Missouri | $129,700 |
| 8. New Jersey | $128,300 |
| 9. Michigan | $127,400 |
| 10. Kansas | $126,600 |
| 11. Louisiana | $126,400 |
| 12. Minnesota | $126,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an administrative law judge make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $61.26 ($127,400 a year).
Do administrative law judges make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $127,400 against $117,900 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Michigan rank for administrative law judge pay?
Michigan ranks 9 of 41 states.
Which city in Michigan pays administrative law judges the most?
Lansing-East Lansing, MI, with a median of $144,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.