How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Boston?
$79,850a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $38.39 an hour or $6,654 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.39
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 376
- Jobs in the area
- 6,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,340Median: $79,850Highest 10%: $126,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,340 | $24.20 | |
| 25th | $63,850 | $30.70 | |
| Median | $79,850 | $38.39 | |
| 75th | $98,470 | $47.34 | |
| 90th | $126,500 | $60.80 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| Worcester, MA | $70,990 |
| Springfield, MA | $65,820 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $64,310 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $64,050 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $62,210 |
| Providence, RI | $57,100 |
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 |
| Legal Support Worker | $78,850 |
| Title Examiner | $68,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $38.39 ($79,850 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $79,850 against $62,890 nationally, 27% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $77,640, so Boston pays 3% more.
Where does Boston rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
7 of 376 metro areas with data.
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,500 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.