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Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators in Michigan

Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators help resolve disputes between parties outside the court system by facilitating negotiations and dialogue. They work in law offices, government agencies, private mediation firms, and corporate settings, assisting parties in reaching mutually acceptable agreements on conflicts ranging from labor disputes to commercial disagreements. In Michigan the median pay is $76,270 a year, 1% above the national median of $75,530.

$76,270median pay in Michigan, per year
$66,700–$109,700middle half earn
190employed in Michigan
$75,530U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.

Skills that matter most

NegotiationActive ListeningWritingReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingActive LearningSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge areas

English LanguageLaw and GovernmentPersonnel and Human ResourcesAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingEconomics and Accounting

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O*NET-SOC 23-1022.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Michigan, annual.