Lawyer Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC 23-1011 Lawyers
Median in Michigan
$130,520
$62.75 an hour
10th percentile
$77,180
90th percentile
$238,370
Jobs (wage & salary)
16,620
The median annual wage for lawyers in Michigan was $130,520 in May 2025, $29,150 (18%) below the national median of $159,670.
The middle half earned between $100,160 (25th percentile) and $172,340 (75th percentile).
Michigan ranks 28 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
Percentiles
Pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,180 | $37.11 |
| 25th | $100,160 | $48.15 |
| 50th (median) | $130,520 | $62.75 |
| 75th | $172,340 | $82.86 |
| 90th | $238,370 | $114.60 |
| Mean (average) | $148,820 | $71.55 |
BLS OEWS May 2025.
Annual = hourly × 2,080.
OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, overtime pay and most bonuses.