How much does a court make in Michigan?
$48,690a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Michigan. That is $23.41 an hour or $4,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.41
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,750Median: $48,690Highest 10%: $63,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| 25th | $41,160 | $19.79 | |
| Median | $48,690 | $23.41 | |
| 75th | $59,490 | $28.60 | |
| 90th | $63,000 | $30.29 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Battle Creek, MI | $51,770 |
| Flint, MI | $51,550 |
| Monroe, MI | $51,400 |
| Detroit, MI | $50,520 |
| Lansing, MI | $49,800 |
| Traverse City, MI | $49,280 |
| Niles, MI | $48,840 |
| Bay City, MI | $48,810 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $48,120 |
| Saginaw, MI | $47,900 |
| Jackson, MI | $47,490 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $47,350 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $47,030 |
| Muskegon, MI | $46,690 |
| South Bend, IN | $45,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 19. Colorado | $50,410 |
| 20. North Carolina | $49,110 |
| 21. Arizona | $48,700 |
| 22. Michigan | $48,690 |
| 23. Maine | $48,580 |
| 24. Idaho | $48,450 |
| 25. Nebraska | $48,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $23.41 ($48,690 a year).
Do courts make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $48,690 against $48,700 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Michigan rank for court pay?
Michigan ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays courts the most?
Battle Creek, MI, with a median of $51,770 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.