May 2025 OEWS estimate
Lawyer Salary in Boston, MA
The median annual salary is $183,350, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$183,350
Mean annual salary
$215,680
Employment estimate
20,080
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $183,350 |
| Mean annual salary | $215,680 |
| 10th percentile | $84,280 |
| 25th percentile | $128,670 |
| 50th percentile | $183,350 |
| 75th percentile | $309,920 |
| 90th percentile | $379,350 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Boston, MA median
- $183,350
- U.S. median
- $159,670
- Difference
- 14.8%
What the data shows
- Lawyers in Boston, MA earn 14.8% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $128,670–$309,920.
- BLS estimates employment at 20,080 workers in this metro area.