How much does a lawyer make in Massachusetts?
$176,700a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Massachusetts. That is $84.94 an hour or $14,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $84.94
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,100Median: $176,700Highest 10%: $374,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,100 | $39.47 | |
| 25th | $120,000 | $57.67 | |
| Median | $176,700 | $84.94 | |
| 75th | $282,100 | $135.62 | |
| 90th | $374,400 | $180.00 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $183,400 |
| Providence, RI | $133,000 |
| Worcester, MA | $129,400 |
| Springfield, MA | $123,300 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $122,700 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $122,600 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $107,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 1. New York | $207,900 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $195,200 |
| 3. California | $195,100 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $176,700 |
| 5. Delaware | $173,500 |
| 6. Colorado | $168,500 |
| 7. Virginia | $167,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $84.94 ($176,700 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $176,700 against $159,700 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for lawyer pay?
Massachusetts ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays lawyers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $183,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.