SOC 23-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Lawyers — Bay City
Bay City, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Lawyers in Bay City, MI is $101,540 per year, substantially below the national median of $159,670 — a gap of 36.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Lawyers in Bay City, MI is $101,540 per year, substantially below the national median of $159,670 — a gap of 36.4%. Half of workers earn between $83,460 and $125,050. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $69,450 and the ninetieth at $168,180.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.9 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $134,980. Of the 176 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 17th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,450 | −56.5% |
| 25th | $83,460 | −47.7% |
| Median (50th) | $101,540 | −36.4% |
| 75th | $125,050 | −21.7% |
| 90th | $168,180 | +5.3% |
| Mean | $121,570 | −23.9% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $134,980 | 10,110 | |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $132,920 | 640 | |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | $129,360 | 1,430 | |
| 4 | Lansing | $128,610 | 1,130 | |
| 5 | Niles | $123,030 | 110 | |
| 6 | Kalamazoo | $112,400 | 330 | |
| 7 | Flint | $107,830 | 260 | |
| 8 | Traverse City | $107,460 | 190 | |
| 9 | Battle Creek | $104,770 | 70 | |
| 10 | Saginaw | $104,760 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bay City run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $101,540 goes as far as $105,551 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$101,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$105,551US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,540 a year, 36.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $69,450 to $168,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $134,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Lawyers in Bay City, MI?
The median annual wage is $101,540, or $48.82 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $159,670, so pay in Bay City, MI is 36.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bay City, MI earns more than $168,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $69,450 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Detroit, at $134,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Bay City, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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