How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make in Massachusetts?
$62,120a year
Median yearly pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants in Massachusetts. That is $29.87 an hour or $5,177 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.87
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,220Median: $62,120Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,220 | $20.30 | |
| 25th | $48,040 | $23.10 | |
| Median | $62,120 | $29.87 | |
| 75th | $77,420 | $37.22 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.28 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $62,690 |
| Worcester, MA | $61,730 |
| Providence, RI | $60,230 |
| Springfield, MA | $46,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for legal secretary and administrative assistants.
| 6. New Jersey | $63,080 |
| 7. Rhode Island | $63,020 |
| 8. California | $62,860 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $62,120 |
| 10. Maryland | $61,440 |
| 11. Alaska | $61,280 |
| 12. Oregon | $59,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal secretary and administrative assistant make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $29.87 ($62,120 a year).
Do legal secretary and administrative assistants make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $62,120 against $55,570 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for legal secretary and administrative assistant pay?
Massachusetts ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays legal secretary and administrative assistants the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $62,690 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.