Lawyers Salary in Michigan
Lawyers in Michigan earn a median of $130,520 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $130,520
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,620
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,180; the top 10% earn over $238,370. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Labor Relations Specialists$73,760 median in Michigan
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$127,420 median in Michigan
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$51,210 median in Michigan
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$77,390 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$79,480 median in Michigan
- Compliance Managers$134,260 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Michigan
How much do lawyers make in Michigan?
The median is $130,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,180 and the top 10% earn over $238,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−18% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.