salary$128,610 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,660per year
Top pay (top 10%)$212,740per year
Jobs in the area1,130people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Lansing?
Cheap. Rent of $1,149 a month takes 10.7% 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 Lansing, MI?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area is $128,610 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $80,660 and $212,740.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Lansing?
Typical rent of $1,149 a month takes 10.7% 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 Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area.