Paralegals and Legal Assistants Salary in Massachusetts
Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Massachusetts earn a median of $77,640 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($62,890)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,800
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,770; the top 10% earn over $117,480. Nationally the range is $44,740 to $101,500.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants pay in Massachusetts
How much do paralegals and legal assistants make in Massachusetts?
The median is $77,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,770 and the top 10% earn over $117,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for paralegals and legal assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+23% vs. the national median of $62,890). Living costs are not included.