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Legal Secretary Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$29.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,987/year ($4,082/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 9th of 51 states for Legal Secretary pay, with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 4,020 Legal Secretary jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $62,120 a year — though pay ranges from $42,220 for newcomers to $100,430 at the top.
Legal Secretary pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,420 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,020 Legal Secretary jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 43-6012, “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Legal Secretary salary of $62,120 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 $48,987 — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
| Gross (median) | $62,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,274 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,752 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$3,106 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,987 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,082 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Legal Secretary make in Massachusetts?
- The median Legal Secretary salary in Massachusetts is $62,120 per year ($29.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,040 and $77,420.
- What is the take-home pay for a Legal Secretary in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $62,120, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $48,987 per year ($4,082 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.1%.
- How many Legal Secretary jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 4,020 Legal Secretary jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.