How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Michigan?
$62,170a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Michigan. That is $29.89 an hour or $5,181 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.89
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,590Median: $62,170Highest 10%: $96,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,590 | $22.40 | |
| 25th | $51,280 | $24.65 | |
| Median | $62,170 | $29.89 | |
| 75th | $76,820 | $36.93 | |
| 90th | $96,610 | $46.45 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $63,400 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $62,370 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $61,480 |
| Lansing, MI | $60,220 |
| Jackson, MI | $59,030 |
| Traverse City, MI | $56,270 |
| Flint, MI | $55,370 |
| Bay City, MI | $54,170 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $53,090 |
| Niles, MI | $51,820 |
| South Bend, IN | $49,650 |
| Saginaw, MI | $48,740 |
| Muskegon, MI | $47,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 21. Maine | $62,420 |
| 22. Georgia | $62,400 |
| 23. Texas | $62,310 |
| 24. Michigan | $62,170 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $62,040 |
| 26. Arizona | $61,630 |
| 27. Oregon | $61,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $29.89 ($62,170 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $62,170 against $62,890 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Michigan rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Michigan ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $63,400 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.