Lawyers pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $249,430 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Springfield earn between $85,330 and $171,080.
- $73K10th
- $85K25th
- $123KMedian
- $171K75th
- $249K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $141,510 | $11,792 | $68.03 |
| Median | $123,320 | $10,277 | $59.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,330 | $7,111 | $41.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $171,080 | $14,257 | $82.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Springfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Lawyers in Springfield earn 31% less than the Massachusetts average ($205,980) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $141,510 | $123,320 | $73,270 | $249,430 | 770 |
| Massachusetts | $205,980 | $176,680 | $82,100 | $374,410 | 23,560 |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Lawyers salary after taxes in Springfield
On the average salary of $141,510, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $101,233 a year, or $8,436 a month and $3,894 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Springfield a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.1), so the average $141,510 buys what about $147,313 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($51,930). A typical home costs $376,017, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Massachusetts cities
Springfield ranks 3rd of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($215,680).
- Boston$215,680
- Worcester$152,380
- Springfield$141,510
- Barnstable$135,000
- Amherst$131,160
- Pittsfield$125,450
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in Springfield: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Springfield?
$68.04 an hour on average, and $59.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the lawyers take-home pay in Springfield?
About $101,233 a year ($8,436 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $141,510. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do lawyers earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
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; area Springfield, MA (44140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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