salary$129,400 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Worcester, MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$307,050per year
Jobs in the area1,210people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Worcester?
Cheap. Rent of $1,952 a month takes 18.1% 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 Worcester, MA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Worcester, MA area is $129,400 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $64,710 and $307,050.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Worcester?
Typical rent of $1,952 a month takes 18.1% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Worcester, MA metro area.