How much does a law teacher make in Michigan?
$141,700a year
Median yearly pay for law teachers in Michigan. That is $68.12 an hour or $11,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $68.12
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,790Median: $141,700Highest 10%: $310,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,790 | $31.63 | |
| 25th | $110,500 | $53.11 | |
| Median | $141,700 | $68.12 | |
| 75th | $224,600 | $107.99 | |
| 90th | $310,700 | $149.38 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $141,200 |
| Lansing, MI | $139,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for law teachers.
| 3. South Carolina | $162,400 |
| 4. Iowa | $160,700 |
| 5. New Hampshire | $157,800 |
| 6. Michigan | $141,700 |
| 7. Wisconsin | $140,900 |
| 8. Kentucky | $140,800 |
| 9. Maryland | $140,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a law teacher make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $68.12 ($141,700 a year).
Do law teachers make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $141,700 against $128,500 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Michigan rank for law teacher pay?
Michigan ranks 6 of 33 states.
Which city in Michigan pays law teachers the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $141,200 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.