verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Lawyer Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$130,520/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.75/hr
▼ 18% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
16,620
public U.S. Median
$159,670
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$135,652 #25 of 51

Lawyer pay in Michigan, explained

Lawyers in Michigan earn a median of $130,520 per year ($62.75 per hour), which is 18% below the national median of $159,670. Entry-level workers earn around $77,180, while the most experienced lawyers reach about $238,370. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $130,520 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $130,520 is worth about $135,652 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #25 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Lawyer pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,180
$37.11/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$130,520
$62.75/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$238,370
$114.60/hr

Lawyer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $130,520 $135,652
Ohio $131,020 $141,225 −$500
Indiana $126,860 $135,928 +$3,660
Wisconsin $126,760 $134,715 +$3,760

Lawyer in Michigan: FAQ

How much do lawyers make in Michigan?

Lawyers in Michigan earn a median of $130,520 per year ($62.75 per hour), compared with $159,670 nationally.

Does Michigan pay lawyers well?

At $130,520, Michigan pays 18% below the national median for lawyers. An estimated 16,620 work in the state.

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