How much does a lawyer make in Worcester?
$129,400a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $62.21 an hour or $10,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.21
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 1,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,710Median: $129,400Highest 10%: $307,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,710 | $31.11 | |
| 25th | $83,530 | $40.16 | |
| Median | $129,400 | $62.21 | |
| 75th | $198,700 | $95.54 | |
| 90th | $307,100 | $147.62 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for lawyers.
| Boston, MA | $183,400 |
| Providence, RI | $133,000 |
| Springfield, MA | $123,300 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $122,700 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $122,600 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $107,400 |
Related jobs in Worcester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Legal Support Worker | $76,070 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $70,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Worcester?
The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $62.21 ($129,400 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Worcester than the national average?
No: $129,400 against $159,700 nationally, 19% less.
How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $176,700, so Worcester pays 27% less.
Where does Worcester rank for lawyer pay?
130 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a lawyer make starting out in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $307,100 or more.
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.