Lawyers Salary in Massachusetts
Ranked #5 of 51 · MA
10.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $205,980 ≈ $99/hr
Median annual salary $176,680
Employment 23,560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $82,100P25 $119,960 Median $176,680P75 $282,080P90 $374,410
About 80% of lawyerss in Massachusetts earn between $82,100 and $374,410. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lawyers salary in Massachusetts is $205,980, about 10.8% above the U.S. average ($185,840). That works out to roughly $99/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $183,350 | $215,680 | 20,080 |
| Worcester, MA | $129,400 | $152,380 | 1,210 |
| Springfield, MA | $123,320 | $141,510 | 770 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $122,670 | $131,160 | 170 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $122,640 | $135,000 | 250 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $109,970 | $125,540 | 40 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $107,400 | $125,450 | 160 |