Paralegal salary in Michigan
The median paralegal in Michigan earns $62,170 a year, or $29.89 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2025 survey. That is 1% below the national median of $62,890, and 24th of the 54 states and territories BLS publishes.
The middle half of Michigan’s 7,730 paralegals earn between $51,280 and $76,820. The highest paying metro area in the state is Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, at $63,400.
Liaison does the routine half of a paralegal’s job for 9% of what one costs in Michigan. See how.
Paralegal salary by city in Michigan
Every metro area in Michigan where BLS publishes a median for paralegals, highest first. A metro that crosses a state line appears under each of its states.
| Metro area | Median annual | Median hourly | Middle half earns | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $63,400 | $30.48 | $59,040 to $78,620 | 4,550 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $62,370 | $29.99 | $49,360 to $78,900 | 870 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $61,480 | $29.56 | $49,540 to $75,770 | 380 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $60,220 | $28.95 | $49,100 to $74,780 | 400 |
| Jackson, MI | $59,030 | $28.38 | $48,230 to $78,870 | 70 |
| Traverse City, MI | $56,270 | $27.06 | $47,780 to $61,460 | 120 |
| Flint, MI | $55,370 | $26.62 | $48,360 to $60,480 | 240 |
| Bay City, MI | $54,170 | $26.04 | $45,550 to $64,770 | 40 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $53,090 | $25.53 | $48,400 to $61,450 | 170 |
| Niles, MI | $51,820 | $24.91 | $47,530 to $59,230 | 60 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $49,650 | $23.87 | $45,130 to $60,930 | 210 |
| Saginaw, MI | $48,740 | $23.43 | $46,710 to $61,110 | 110 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $47,940 | $23.05 | $45,410 to $57,310 | 60 |
What a paralegal costs an employer in Michigan
Wages are the start. At employers with fewer than 50 workers, benefits add 35% on top (BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation), so a paralegal at the Michigan median costs about $83,900 a year. The employer’s view for every state and metro is on what a paralegal costs, and the routine part of the job is what Liaison does inside the tools a business already runs.
The routine half of a paralegal’s job, for 9% of what one costs in Michigan.
- Reads the inbox, the calendar and the matter files together, so every follow-up knows the matter.
- Drafts the routine client updates and the chase for the missing document, in your voice.
- Keeps deadlines, intake and billing details current across the tools the firm runs.
Professional is $629 a month, $7,548 a year, against about $83,900 a year for a paralegal at the Michigan median once benefits are added. On Professional we connect your tools, bring your data in and set up the first rules with you. Anything that moves money waits for your yes.
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Questions
How much does a paralegal make in Michigan?
The median paralegal in Michigan earned $62,170 a year, or $29.89 an hour, in May 2025. The middle half earned between $51,280 and $76,820. Nationally the median is $62,890, so Michigan pays 1% less than the country as a whole.
Which cities in Michigan pay paralegals the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($63,400), Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI ($62,370) and Ann Arbor, MI ($61,480).
What does a paralegal cost an employer in Michigan?
Benefits at employers with fewer than 50 workers add 35% on top of wages, so a paralegal at the Michigan median costs about $83,900 a year. The employer’s view is at useliaison.com/back-office-costs/paralegal.
Paralegal salary in other states
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, occupation 23-2011. Annual figures assume 2,080 hours a year. Updated 2026-10-02.
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