DOL Median (Michigan)
$98,571
vs National
-38.4%
National: $160,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$108,798
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$98,571
-38.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Lawyers in Michigan earns $98,571 in nominal terms, which is 38.4% below the national average of $160,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $108,798 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DORSEY WHITNEY LLP | $203,750 | 2 |
| Robert Bosch LLC | $184,163 | 2 |
| Shearman & Sterling LLP | $180,000 | 191 |
| Haddad Law Firm PLC | $176,800 | 1 |
| Honigman LLP | $175,000 | 4 |
| Dorsey & Whitney LLP | $167,500 | 19 |
| Stinson LLP | $159,016 | 1 |
| FREDRIKSON BYRON, P.A. | $156,400 | 1 |
| Schaeffler Group USA Inc | $150,000 | 3 |
| ARMSTRONG TEASDALE LLP | $140,222 | 4 |
| MILLER, CANFIELD, PADDOCK AND STONE, PLC | $140,000 | 8 |
| General Motors | $137,969 | 3 |
| Husch Blackwell LLP | $137,000 | 6 |
| 3M Company | $134,194 | 2 |
| Valeo North America, Inc. | $129,300 | 4 |
| TELLUS OPERATING GROUP, LLC | $127,504 | 2 |
| HIRMIZ, FRANSO, & ASSOCIATES, PLLC | $125,000 | 1 |
| STINSON LEONARD STREET LLP | $120,000 | 5 |
| Thompson Coburn LLP | $117,500 | 5 |
| Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC | $117,241 | 4 |
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How much does a Lawyers make in Michigan?
The median Lawyers salary in Michigan is $98,571 based on 83 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Lawyers?
A Lawyers in Michigan earns 38.4% less than the national median of $160,000, or $108,798 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.