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Lawyers average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$215,680
- Worcester$152,380
- Springfield$141,510
- Barnstable$135,000
- Amherst$131,160
- Pittsfield$125,450
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $215,680 | $183,350 | $128,670 | $150,011 | 108 |
| Worcester | $152,380 | $129,400 | $83,530 | $108,119 | 103 |
| Springfield | $141,510 | $123,320 | $85,330 | $101,233 | 96 |
| Barnstable | $135,000 | $122,640 | $83,930 | $97,108 | 98 |
| Amherst | $131,160 | $122,670 | $83,760 | $94,676 | 100 |
| Pittsfield | $125,450 | $107,400 | $81,360 | $91,059 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 23-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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