May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in Detroit, MI
The median annual salary is $134,980, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$134,980
Mean annual salary
$152,950
Employment estimate
10,110
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $134,980 |
| Mean annual salary | $152,950 |
| 10th percentile | $78,730 |
| 25th percentile | $102,660 |
| 50th percentile | $134,980 |
| 75th percentile | $178,570 |
| 90th percentile | $246,420 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Detroit, MI median
- $134,980
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 15.5%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in Detroit, MI earn 15.5% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $102,660–$178,570.
- BLS estimates employment at 10,110 workers in this metro area.