Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Massachusetts
Ranked #4 of 51 · MA
16.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $81,160 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $77,640
Employment 7,800
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $49,770P25 $62,580 Median $77,640P75 $96,820P90 $117,480
About 80% of paralegals and legal assistantss in Massachusetts earn between $49,770 and $117,480. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paralegals and legal assistants salary in Massachusetts is $81,160, about 16.4% above the U.S. average ($69,700). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $79,850 | $84,580 | 6,300 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $72,970 | $70,500 | 50 |
| Worcester, MA | $70,990 | $70,240 | 480 |
| Springfield, MA | $65,820 | $66,630 | 430 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $64,310 | $68,830 | 190 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $64,050 | $64,150 | 100 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $62,210 | $66,120 | 80 |