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Attorney / Lawyer Salary in Massachusetts

Massachusetts ยท Updated 2025 ยท Adjusted for local cost of living

Median Salary
$198,400
Mid-level
Entry Level
$138K
0โ€“2 years
Senior Level
$279K
6โ€“9 years
COL vs National
+28%
Cost of living

Attorney / Lawyer Salary by Experience Level in Massachusetts

ExperienceP10P25MedianP75P90
Entry Level
0โ€“2 years
$92K$113K$138,240$169K$207K
Mid Level
3โ€“5 years
$134K$164K$198,400$241K$292K
Senior Level
6โ€“9 years
$189K$230K$279,040$339K$412K
Lead / Principal
10โ€“14 years
$250K$305K$368,640$448K$544K
Director / Executive
15+ years
$326K$399K$483,840$589K$717K

All figures are annual base salary in USD, adjusted for Massachusetts cost of living (ร—1.28 vs national average). Source: BLS OES 2024, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Glassdoor.

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How Industry Affects Attorney / Lawyer Pay in Massachusetts

Technology / Software
$268K
+35%
Finance / Banking
$254K
+28%
Consulting
$242K
+22%
Healthcare
$214K
+8%
Government
$188K
-5%
Education
$175K
-12%
Nonprofit
$165K
-17%

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