Lawyers Salary in Michigan (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 16,620 employed

Annual Mean

$148,820

$71.55/hr

Annual Median

$130,520

$62.75/hr

Bottom 10%

$77,180

$37.11/hr

Top 10%

$238,370

$114.60/hr

Location vs National Average

Michigan

$148,820

Difference

-19.9% vs US avg

US National

$185,840

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$77,180	$37.11/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$100,160	$48.15/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$130,520	$62.75/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$172,340	$82.86/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$238,370	$114.60/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$77K

25th

$100K

Median

$131K

75th

$172K

90th

$238K

Michigan has a large Lawyers workforce with approximately 16,620 positions, indicating strong demand for this occupation in the region.

In Michigan, Lawyers salaries range from $77,180 at the 10th percentile to $238,370 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $161,190 (123% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Michigan

Metro areas with highest Lawyers wages

Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Lansing-East Lansing, MI

How Lawyers Compares in Michigan

The average Lawyers salary of $148,820 in Michigan ranks below the national average of $185,840. There are approximately 16,620 Lawyerss employed in Michigan.