How much does a lawyer make in Michigan?
$130,500a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Michigan. That is $62.75 an hour or $10,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.75
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,180Median: $130,500Highest 10%: $238,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,180 | $37.11 | |
| 25th | $100,200 | $48.15 | |
| Median | $130,500 | $62.75 | |
| 75th | $172,300 | $82.86 | |
| 90th | $238,400 | $114.60 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $135,000 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $132,900 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $129,400 |
| Lansing, MI | $128,600 |
| Niles, MI | $123,000 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $112,400 |
| Flint, MI | $107,800 |
| Traverse City, MI | $107,500 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $104,800 |
| Saginaw, MI | $104,800 |
| Monroe, MI | $104,000 |
| South Bend, IN | $103,100 |
| Bay City, MI | $101,500 |
| Muskegon, MI | $97,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 25. Utah | $132,800 |
| 26. Alabama | $132,000 |
| 27. Ohio | $131,000 |
| 28. Michigan | $130,500 |
| 29. North Carolina | $127,700 |
| 30. Vermont | $127,300 |
| 31. Indiana | $126,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $62.75 ($130,500 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $130,500 against $159,700 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Michigan rank for lawyer pay?
Michigan ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays lawyers the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $135,000 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.