Lawyer salary in Massachusetts
The median annual wage for lawyers in Massachusetts is $176,680, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $159,670. Massachusetts ranks 4 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$176,680
25th percentile
$119,960
75th percentile
$282,080
90th percentile
$374,410
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Massachusetts | 23,560 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Massachusetts | $205,980 |
| National median | $159,670 |
| National employment | 754,500 |
Metro areas in Massachusetts
- Boston, MA: median $183,350
States with similar pay for lawyers
- Delaware: median $173,510
- Colorado: median $168,520
- Virginia: median $167,210
- Connecticut: median $163,600
- New Jersey: median $161,430
- Illinois: median $160,800
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Lawyers" (23-1011), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.