Lawyers Salary in Massachusetts
Lawyers in Massachusetts earn a median of $176,680 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $176,680
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,560
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,100; the top 10% earn over $374,410. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Labor Relations Specialists$111,260 median in Massachusetts
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$113,750 median in Massachusetts
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$221,710 median in Massachusetts
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$102,060 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$95,890 median in Massachusetts
- Compliance Managers$182,950 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Massachusetts
How much do lawyers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $176,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $82,100 and the top 10% earn over $374,410. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+11% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.