Lawyer salary in Detroit, MI
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Farmington Hills, Southfield, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Livonia.
Also listed as: Attorney, Associate Lawyer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $92,096 |
| 25th | $116,880 |
| 50th (median) | $195,000 |
| 75th | $226,425 |
| 90th | $250,600 |
Cost of living
Detroit's median Lawyer salary of $195,000 is worth about $194,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Detroit = 100.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Lawyers in the Detroit, MI area earned a median of $134,980 in May 2025 (10,110 employed). The H-1B median here is $195,000, 44% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Renesas Electronics America | too few | 2 |
| TD Bank, National Association | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.