salary$183,350 a year$88 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$84,280per year
Top pay (top 10%)$379,350per year
Jobs in the area20,080people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Boston?
OK. Rent of $3,112 a month takes 20.4% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Boston, MA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $183,350 a year ($88 an hour). Most earn between $84,280 and $379,350.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Boston?
Typical rent of $3,112 a month takes 20.4% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.