Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Massachusetts
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Massachusetts
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $65,710 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.7% vs the national median of $61,010. An estimated 7,250 paralegals and legal assistants are employed across Massachusetts, with salaries ranging from $59,390 to $77,470 depending on location.
$65,710
Avg median salary in Massachusetts
$77,470
Highest paying metro
$59,390
Lowest paying metro
7,250
Employed in Massachusetts
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inParalegals and Legal Assistants salaries by city in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA-NH | $77,470 | $62,270 | $95,090 | 6,050 |
| Massachusetts | $72,560 | $59,080 | $83,200 | 30 |
| Worcester, MA | $68,180 | $50,550 | $79,290 | 360 |
| Springfield, MA | $62,160 | $47,640 | $69,160 | 390 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $60,320 | $51,060 | $73,580 | 230 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $59,890 | $48,820 | $70,680 | 110 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $59,390 | $48,250 | $69,330 | 80 |