Lawyer Salary in Massachusetts
Based on 22K+ workers in Massachusetts
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (MA)
$179,050
$86.082/hr
vs National Average
$128,445
+39.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$81K – —
22K employed in Massachusetts
Salary Distribution — Lawyer in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,660 |
| 25th percentile | $114,130 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $179,050 |
Historical Salary Trend — Lawyer in Massachusetts vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $161,530 |
| 2023 | $148,370 |
| 2024 | $179,050 |
| Year | Massachusetts Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $161,530 | $116,457 |
| 2023 | $148,370 | $126,734 |
| 2024 | $179,050 | $128,445 |