Lawyers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $127,270 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $61.19
10th percentile $75,130
90th percentile $205,000
Employed locally 1,050
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,130
    25th
    $97,390
    50th (median)
    $127,270
    75th
    $153,750
    90th
    $205,000

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 180% Median Lawyers salary is 80% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Midland, TX $161,200
    Birmingham, AL $152,240
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $150,110
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $148,030
    Minnesota $137,720

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$58,590
    Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$137,780
    Legal Support Workers, All Other$63,860
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$47,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Lansing, MI is $61.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.28 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Lansing, MI is 15.8% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Lansing?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $75,130 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,390.