How much does a legal support worker make in Boston?
$78,850a year
Median yearly pay for legal support workers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $37.91 an hour or $6,571 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.91
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 145
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,980Median: $78,850Highest 10%: $161,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,980 | $26.43 | |
| 25th | $63,520 | $30.54 | |
| Median | $78,850 | $37.91 | |
| 75th | $116,000 | $55.76 | |
| 90th | $161,600 | $77.70 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for legal support workers.
| Providence, RI | $78,730 |
| Worcester, MA | $76,070 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Judge | $221,700 |
| Lawyer | $183,400 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | $143,400 |
| Administrative Law Judge | $113,800 |
| Paralegal and Legal Assistant | $79,850 |
| Title Examiner | $68,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a legal support worker make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $37.91 ($78,850 a year).
Do legal support workers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $78,850 against $72,110 nationally, 9% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $77,830, so Boston pays 1% more.
Where does Boston rank for legal support worker pay?
33 of 145 metro areas with data.
How much does a legal support worker make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,600 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.