Lawyers Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $125,710 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $60.44
10th percentile $51,990
90th percentile —
Employed locally 30
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,990
    25th
    $83,010
    50th (median)
    $125,710
    75th
    $163,650

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $72,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Massachusetts?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Massachusetts is $60.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.95 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Massachusetts is 16.8% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $51,990 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,010.