Research Attorney Salary in Lansing, Michigan

How much does a Research Attorney make in Lansing, MI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Attorney in Lansing, MI is $137,188. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $97,005 to a high of $178,045, with most professionals earning between $116,155 and $158,574.

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Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing, including maintaining compliance with mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) requirements, .

March 22, 2023

Prepare clear and comprehensive correspondence, reports and memoranda, and conform case work-ups to individual judicial preferences.

April 28, 2023

Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets and Internet usage, including new media.

November 04, 2022

Performs other duties as assigned.

January 25, 2023

Communicate effectively and diplomatically with judicial officers, court users, counsel, staff and others.

February 16, 2023

Requires the ability to do so within the context of existing organizational theories and management principles.

March 18, 2023

Draft reports, memoranda and other material to support legislative strategy and campaign goals.

March 30, 2023

Operate modern office equipment and personal computers, and use specified computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheets.

April 04, 2023

Selection will be made by this Committee.

May 01, 2023

Documents must be attached prior to submitting the application.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Attorney in Lansing, MI

Average Base Salary

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116155

158574

137188

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

122477

174054

146525

What is the average salary for Research Attorney in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Attorney in Lansing, MI. The base salary for Research Attorney ranges from $116,155 to $158,574 with the average base salary of $137,188. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $122,477 to $174,054 with the average total cash compensation of $146,525.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$137,188	$116,155 - $158,574
Bonus	$9,337	$6,323 - $15,480
Total Pay	$146,525	$122,477 - $174,054

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Research Attorney Salary Near Lansing, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Battle Creek, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,915 - $162,342	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Flint, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $111,852 - $152,700	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Ann Arbor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,823 - $169,042	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Novi, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $123,247 - $168,256	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Saginaw, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,459 - $153,528	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Farmington, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $120,814 - $164,935	COMPARE TO Lansing, MI

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About Lansing, Michigan

Lansing /ˈlænsɪŋ/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is mostly in Ingham County, although portions of the city extend west into Eaton County and north into Clinton County. The 2010 Census placed the city's population at 114,297, making it the fifth largest city in Michigan. The population of its Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was 464,036, while the even larger Combined Statistical Area (CSA) population, which includes Shiawassee County, was 534,684. It was named the new state capital of Michigan in 1847, ten years after Michigan became a state. The Lansing metropolitan area,...

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