Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Michigan
Ranked #21 of 51 · MI
3.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $67,240 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $62,170
Employment 7,730
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $46,590P25 $51,280 Median $62,170P75 $76,820P90 $96,610
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in Michigan earn between $46,590 and $96,610. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paralegals and legal assistants salary in Michigan is $67,240, about 3.5% below the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Michigan
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $63,400 | $70,330 | 4,550 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $62,370 | $68,090 | 870 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $61,480 | $65,880 | 380 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $60,220 | $63,090 | 400 |
| Jackson, MI | $59,030 | $68,630 | 70 |
| Traverse City, MI | $56,270 | $59,330 | 120 |
| Flint, MI | $55,370 | $58,070 | 240 |
| Bay City, MI | $54,170 | $59,060 | 40 |