Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Salary in Massachusetts

Ranked #7 of 50 · MA

9.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $66,460 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $62,120
Employment 4,020

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $42,220P25 $48,040 Median $62,120P75 $77,420P90 $100,430

About 80% of legal secretaries and administrative assistantss in Massachusetts earn between $42,220 and $100,430. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Massachusetts
$66,460
U.S. average
$60,620

The mean legal secretaries and administrative assistants salary in Massachusetts is $66,460, about 9.6% above the U.S. average ($60,620). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Massachusetts

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,690 $68,580 3,330
Worcester, MA $61,730 $60,830 260
Springfield, MA $46,350 $51,210 220

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do legal secretaries and administrative assistants make in Massachusetts?

The median legal secretaries and administrative assistants salary in Massachusetts is $62,120 per year (mean $66,460), and about 80% earn between $42,220 and $100,430.

How much do legal secretaries and administrative assistants make per hour in Massachusetts?

Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $66,460 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Massachusetts a high-paying state for legal secretaries and administrative assistants?

Massachusetts ranks #7 of 50 states for legal secretaries and administrative assistants pay. Its mean salary of $66,460 is about 9.6% above the U.S. average of $60,620.

Which metro areas in Massachusetts pay legal secretaries and administrative assistants the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Massachusetts for legal secretaries and administrative assistants are Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($62,690), Worcester, MA ($61,730), Springfield, MA ($46,350), by median annual wage.

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