salary$132,920 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Ann Arbor, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,450per year
Top pay (top 10%)$274,160per year
Jobs in the area640people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Ann Arbor?
Cheap. Rent of $1,936 a month takes 17.5% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Ann Arbor, MI?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Ann Arbor, MI area is $132,920 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $79,450 and $274,160.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Ann Arbor?
Typical rent of $1,936 a month takes 17.5% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Ann Arbor, MI metro area.