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Paralegals and Legal Assistants average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Boston$84,580
- Worcester$70,240
- Barnstable$68,830
- Springfield$66,630
- Pittsfield$66,120
- Amherst$64,150
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $84,580 | $79,850 | $63,850 | $64,423 | 108 |
| Worcester | $70,240 | $70,990 | $58,980 | $55,052 | 103 |
| Barnstable | $68,830 | $64,310 | $53,530 | $54,130 | 98 |
| Springfield | $66,630 | $65,820 | $50,770 | $52,693 | 96 |
| Pittsfield | $66,120 | $62,210 | $48,850 | $52,321 | 95 |
| Amherst | $64,150 | $64,050 | $46,930 | $50,837 | 100 |
*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.
Paralegals and Legal Assistants salary in other states
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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 23-2011.
- 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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