How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Massachusetts?
$77,640a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Massachusetts. That is $37.33 an hour or $6,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.33
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,770Median: $77,640Highest 10%: $117,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,770 | $23.93 | |
| 25th | $62,580 | $30.09 | |
| Median | $77,640 | $37.33 | |
| 75th | $96,820 | $46.55 | |
| 90th | $117,500 | $56.48 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $79,850 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 1. District of Columbia | $89,750 |
| 2. Washington | $79,400 |
| 3. Colorado | $78,190 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $77,640 |
| 5. California | $77,390 |
| 6. Minnesota | $75,570 |
| 7. New Jersey | $71,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $37.33 ($77,640 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $77,640 against $62,890 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Massachusetts ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $79,850 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.