Lawyers Jobs Pay in Massachusetts, MA
Average Hourly Pay
$110.22
244.4%Above national average
Range: $104.97 – $115.47
Average Annual Pay
$229,254
244.4%Above national average
Range: $218,338 – $240,171
How much do Lawyers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$93.69/hr
Range: $89.22 – $98.15
Annual Rate
$194,866
Range: $185,587 – $204,145
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$110.22/hr
Range: $104.97 – $115.47
Annual Rate
$229,254
Range: $218,338 – $240,171
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$126.75/hr
Range: $120.72 – $132.79
Annual Rate
$263,642
Range: $251,089 – $276,197
Lawyers job description
Lawyers professionals work within the legal system to provide legal services, research, and support. They help ensure justice and legal compliance for individuals and organizations.
Responsibilities
- •Research legal issues and precedents
- •Prepare legal documents
- •Represent clients in legal matters
- •Advise on legal rights and obligations
- •Maintain client confidentiality
- •Stay current with legal developments
Skills
- •Legal research and writing
- •Critical thinking
- •Communication and advocacy
- •Attention to detail
- •Ethics and professionalism
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •Law degree (for attorneys)
- •Bar admission (for attorneys)
- •Paralegal certification (for paralegals)
- •Legal experience preferred
