Lawyers pay in Worcester
In Worcester (MA), the median pay for lawyers is $62.21 an hour ($129,400 a year). About 1,210 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). It is 27% lower than the Massachusetts median ($176,680).
Pay range for lawyers in Worcester (MA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.11 | $64,710 |
| 25% of workers | $40.16 | $83,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.21 | $129,400 |
| 75% of workers | $95.54 | $198,720 |
| 90% of workers | $147.62 | $307,050 |
Lawyers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $183,350 | 20,080 |
| Worcester (this page) | $129,400 | 1,210 |
| Springfield | $123,320 | 770 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $122,670 | 170 |
| Barnstable Town | $122,640 | 250 |
| Pittsfield | $107,400 | 160 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
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