Legal Occupations Salary in Massachusetts
Ranked #4 of 51 · MA
20.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $168,560 ≈ $81/hr
Median annual salary $132,990
Employment 35,100
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $60,890P25 $82,370 Median $132,990P75 $214,600P90 $356,210
About 80% of legal occupationss in Massachusetts earn between $60,890 and $356,210. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean legal occupations salary in Massachusetts is $168,560, about 20.8% above the U.S. average ($139,510). That works out to roughly $81/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $135,160 | $176,660 | 29,540 |
| Worcester, MA | $101,850 | $128,790 | 1,880 |
| Springfield, MA | $94,410 | $117,500 | 1,330 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $90,970 | $109,620 | 320 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $89,300 | $108,090 | 500 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $87,570 | $108,940 | 110 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $82,280 | $104,740 | 290 |