Lawyers Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 19 metro areas • Michigan
Lawyers in Michigan earn a median salary of $116,633 per year on average across 19 metro and nonmetro areas, -22.8% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 14,950 lawyers are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $95,730 to $209,430 depending on location.
$116,633
Avg median salary in Michigan
$209,430
Highest paying metro
$95,730
Lowest paying metro
14,950
Employed in Michigan
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Lawyers salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland, MI | $209,430 | $138,370 | — | 110 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $130,810 | $97,070 | $170,470 | 1,380 |
| Detroit, MI | $128,060 | $91,340 | $168,580 | 9,460 |
| Lansing, MI | $127,270 | $97,390 | $153,750 | 1,050 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $124,600 | $82,240 | $167,790 | 70 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $122,510 | $95,220 | $177,510 | 690 |
| Niles, MI | $121,230 | $74,100 | $220,940 | 100 |
| Muskegon, MI | $119,530 | $81,950 | $160,100 | 90 |
| Traverse City, MI | $118,730 | $76,170 | $175,450 | 200 |
| Flint, MI | $107,830 | $82,750 | $130,400 | 260 |
| Saginaw, MI | $104,870 | $87,860 | $162,600 | 210 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $104,710 | $87,450 | $161,470 | 270 |
| Monroe, MI | $104,020 | $81,390 | $162,150 | 70 |
| Southern Michigan | $102,240 | $82,010 | $133,810 | 210 |
| Michigan City, IN | $101,210 | $61,440 | $157,580 | 70 |
| Bay City, MI | $99,630 | $81,890 | $135,540 | 70 |
| Mid Michigan | $97,300 | $76,410 | $125,680 | 220 |
| Northern Michigan | $96,320 | $75,810 | $124,910 | 220 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan | $95,730 | $67,200 | $130,110 | 200 |