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Lawyer Salary in Massachusetts (2026)

Lawyer pay range in Massachusetts

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$82,100	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$119,960	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$176,680	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$282,080	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$374,410	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 23,560 Lawyer jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 23-1011, “Lawyers”).

Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts

A median Lawyer salary of $176,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $123,193 — an effective tax rate of 30.3%.

Gross (median)	$176,680
Federal income tax	−$31,137
Social Security + Medicare	−$13,516
Massachusetts state income tax	−$8,834
Take-home (annual)	$123,193
Take-home (monthly)	$10,266

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Lawyer make in Massachusetts?

The median Lawyer salary in Massachusetts is $176,680 per year ($84.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $119,960 and $282,080.

What is the take-home pay for a Lawyer in Massachusetts?

On the median salary of $176,680, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $123,193 per year ($10,266 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 30.3%.

How many Lawyer jobs are there in Massachusetts?

BLS counts 23,560 Lawyer jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).

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