Lawyers Jobs Pay in Michigan, MI
Average Hourly Pay
$74.89
134.0%Above national average
Range: $71.32 – $78.45
Average Annual Pay
$155,763
134.0%Above national average
Range: $148,346 – $163,180
How much do Lawyers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$63.66/hr
Range: $60.62 – $66.68
Annual Rate
$132,399
Range: $126,094 – $138,703
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$74.89/hr
Range: $71.32 – $78.45
Annual Rate
$155,763
Range: $148,346 – $163,180
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$86.12/hr
Range: $82.02 – $90.22
Annual Rate
$179,127
Range: $170,598 – $187,657
Lawyers job description
Lawyers professionals work within the legal system to provide legal services, research, and support. They help ensure justice and legal compliance for individuals and organizations.
Responsibilities
- •Research legal issues and precedents
- •Prepare legal documents
- •Represent clients in legal matters
- •Advise on legal rights and obligations
- •Maintain client confidentiality
- •Stay current with legal developments
Skills
- •Legal research and writing
- •Critical thinking
- •Communication and advocacy
- •Attention to detail
- •Ethics and professionalism
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •Law degree (for attorneys)
- •Bar admission (for attorneys)
- •Paralegal certification (for paralegals)
- •Legal experience preferred
