Pay

In undergrad right now, going to go to law school and almost certain i want to go public defender route. The only question I havent really been able to answer is pay. I keep seeing vastly different numbers from 40,000 to. 200,000; Im just wondering if theres a better way/place to look. Planning to be in boston area if anyone knows what rhe starting pay is there.

Just to avoid some possible comments, Im not in it for the money if I was id go biglaw, I just cant find a consistent answer.