How much does an arbitrator make in Detroit?
$87,370a year
Median yearly pay for arbitrators in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $42.00 an hour or $7,281 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.00
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 33
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,550Median: $87,370Highest 10%: $143,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,550 | $28.15 | |
| 25th | $66,700 | $32.07 | |
| Median | $87,370 | $42.00 | |
| 75th | $118,800 | $57.11 | |
| 90th | $143,300 | $68.87 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for arbitrators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Lawyer | $135,000 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $127,900 |
| Legal Support Worker | $67,120 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $63,400 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $62,260 |
| Judge | $55,000 |
| Title Examiner | $51,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an arbitrator make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $42.00 ($87,370 a year).
Do arbitrators make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $87,370 against $75,530 nationally, 16% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $76,270, so Detroit pays 15% more.
Where does Detroit rank for arbitrator pay?
13 of 33 metro areas with data.
How much does an arbitrator make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,300 or more.
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.