Paralegal salary in Springfield, MA
Springfield pays paralegals less than Massachusetts as a whole but still more than the country. The median is $65,820 a year1: 15.2% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $77,640 and 4.7% above the US median of $62,890. Nationally that is #45 of 506 areas, in the top tenth. BLS counts about 430 people in this job here, 6% of the Massachusetts total.
BLS occupation 23-2011, area Springfield, MA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Springfield against Massachusetts and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MA | $35,460 | $65,820 | $93,940 | |
| Massachusetts | $49,770 | $77,640 | $117,480 | |
| United States | $44,740 | $62,890 | $101,500 |
Pay is more spread out here than nationally: the top tenth earns $93,940 or more, 2.6 times the bottom tenth, against 2.3 times across the US. Two offers for the same title can sit far apart. The middle half of paralegals in Springfield earns $50,770–$77,710. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $26,940 wide, against $34,240 across Massachusetts and $29,740 nationally: employers in Springfield pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a paralegal here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,460 | $2,955 | $17.05 | $45,755 |
| 25th percentile | $50,770 | $4,231 | $24.41 | $65,510 |
| Median | $65,820 | $5,485 | $31.64 | $84,929 |
| 75th percentile | $77,710 | $6,476 | $37.36 | $100,271 |
| 90th percentile | $93,940 | $7,828 | $45.16 | $121,213 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $15,050 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $11,890, or about $15,342 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $62,890 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Springfield, and the Massachusetts statewide median of $77,640 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Springfield
At the $65,820 median, a local hire costs about $84,929 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $19,109 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Springfield
Of the 17 roles we track in Springfield, this one ranks #8 by median pay, between sales development representatives ($69,800) and payroll specialists ($58,440). Project Coordinator is the highest at $94,880.
| Role | Median | vs paralegal | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant | +8.0% | 590 | |
| Sales Development Representative | +6.0% | 870 | |
| Paralegal | this role | 430 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -11.2% | 220 | |
| Bookkeeper | -17.7% | 1,430 |
Measured against the US median, paralegals rank #8 of the 17 roles we track in Springfield (+4.7%), between HR assistants (+5.5%) and customer support specialists (+4.5%). The typical role here is at +4.5%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Paralegals hold 2.5% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Springfield, 2.0% across Massachusetts and 2.5% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Massachusetts
Across the 7 areas of Massachusetts with data for this job, the median runs from $62,210 in Pittsfield to $79,850 in Boston-Cambridge, a gap of $17,640 a year. All 2 areas in Massachusetts with more paralegals than Springfield also pay more, among them Boston-Cambridge, MA-NH ($79,850) and Worcester, MA ($70,990).
| Area | Median | vs Springfield | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge, MA-NH | +21.3% | 6,300 | |
| Massachusetts (Nonmetro) | +10.9% | 50 | |
| Worcester, MA | +7.9% | 480 | |
| Springfield, MA | this area | 430 | |
| Barnstable Town, MA | -2.3% | 190 | |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | -2.7% | 100 | |
| Pittsfield, MA | -5.5% | 80 |
Springfield against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Springfield is #118 of 503 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job and one of the better-paying ones. Outside Massachusetts, Boulder and Anchorage pay just above Springfield and Baltimore-Columbia and Colorado Springs just below. All four are within $990 a year of the median in Springfield. Of the three markets with about as many paralegals, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Springfield | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | +0.6% | 390 | pay | |
| Boulder, CO | +0.4% | 400 | pay | |
| Springfield, MA | this area | 430 | ||
| Baltimore-Columbia, MD | -0.3% | 3,880 | pay | |
| Colorado Springs, CO | -1.5% | 560 | pay | |
| Allentown-Bethlehem, PA-NJ | -7.3% | 430 | jobs | |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | -21.7% | 420 | jobs | |
| Huntsville, AL | -29.2% | 440 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a paralegal in Springfield, MA?
About $84,929 a year at the median, or $7,077 a month: $65,820 in pay plus about $19,109 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do paralegals earn in Springfield?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $65,820 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $35,460, the 90th $93,940, and the middle half earned $50,770 to $77,710.
Is Springfield cheaper than the rest of Massachusetts for paralegals?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $65,820 against $77,640 statewide. The next area up in Massachusetts is Worcester at $70,990, the next down Barnstable Town at $64,310.
How many paralegals work in Springfield?
BLS counts about 430 in the May 2025 survey. That is 6% of the Massachusetts total of 7,800. Only Boston-Cambridge and Worcester have more in Massachusetts.
Does a paralegal cost more than a payroll specialist in Springfield?
Yes: $7,380 a year more at the median. The medians are $65,820 and $58,440.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 23-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.