salary$134,980 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$246,420per year
Jobs in the area10,110people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Detroit?
Cheap. Rent of $1,347 a month takes 12.0% 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 Detroit, MI?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $134,980 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $78,730 and $246,420.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Detroit?
Typical rent of $1,347 a month takes 12.0% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.