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

Paralegal Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$62,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.89/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
7,730
public U.S. Median
$62,890
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$64,614 #22 of 51

Paralegal pay in Michigan, explained

Paralegals in Michigan earn a median of $62,170 per year ($29.89 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $62,890. Entry-level workers earn around $46,590, while the most experienced paralegals reach about $96,610. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $62,170 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $62,170 is worth about $64,614 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #22 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Paralegal pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,590
$22.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,170
$29.89/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$96,610
$46.45/hr

Paralegal pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $62,170 $64,614
Ohio $60,420 $65,126 +$1,750
Wisconsin $58,500 $62,171 +$3,670
Indiana $57,030 $61,106 +$5,140

Paralegal in Michigan: FAQ

How much do paralegals make in Michigan?

Paralegals in Michigan earn a median of $62,170 per year ($29.89 per hour), compared with $62,890 nationally.

Does Michigan pay paralegals well?

At $62,170, Michigan pays 1% below the national median for paralegals. An estimated 7,730 work in the state.

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