Legislators Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $66,260 +47.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $34,670
90th percentile $126,050
Employed locally 160
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,670
    25th
    $40,180
    50th (median)
    $66,260
    75th
    $93,410
    90th
    $126,050

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Legislators salary vs area income 88% Median Legislators salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan $73,110
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,500
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $53,420
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $51,740
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $46,870
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $45,620

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $105,030
    Financial Managers $141,770
    Architectural and Engineering Managers $167,890
    Sales Managers $157,900
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $166,010
    Medical and Health Services Managers $104,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators in Detroit, MI is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Detroit, MI is 47.9% above the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legislators in Detroit?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $34,670 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,180.