Lawyers Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $152,440 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $73.29
10th percentile $76,800
90th percentile —
Employed locally 540
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,800
    25th
    $96,640
    50th (median)
    $152,440
    75th
    $207,010

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 216% Median Lawyers salary is 116% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $194,740
    Massachusetts $179,050
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $173,160
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $170,380
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $162,680
    Maryland $143,490

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$62,160
    Judicial Law Clerks$143,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Springfield, MA is $73.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $119.92 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Springfield, MA is 0.8% above 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $76,800 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,640.