How much does a life make in Michigan?
$59,100a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Michigan. That is $28.41 an hour or $4,925 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.41
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,060Median: $59,100Highest 10%: $96,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,060 | $21.66 | |
| 25th | $48,420 | $23.28 | |
| Median | $59,100 | $28.41 | |
| 75th | $73,830 | $35.50 | |
| 90th | $96,250 | $46.27 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lansing, MI | $66,440 |
| Detroit, MI | $57,420 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $54,350 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $52,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 27. Illinois | $59,410 |
| 28. Arkansas | $59,310 |
| 29. Utah | $59,290 |
| 30. Michigan | $59,100 |
| 31. South Carolina | $58,960 |
| 32. Arizona | $58,240 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $57,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $28.41 ($59,100 a year).
Do lifes make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $59,100 against $62,280 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Michigan rank for life pay?
Michigan ranks 30 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays lifes the most?
Lansing-East Lansing, MI, with a median of $66,440 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.