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Average salary by job family in Amherst
| Management | $132,070 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $110,470 |
| Legal | $109,620 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $102,780 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $98,910 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $92,600 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $88,160 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $85,240 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $76,170 |
| Construction and Extraction | $73,800 |
| Protective Service | $67,710 |
| Community and Social Service | $66,780 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,440 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $54,350 |
| Production | $54,100 |
| Sales and Related | $50,540 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,580 |
| Personal Care and Service | $46,490 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $45,740 |
| Healthcare Support | $44,870 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $42,760 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $41,220 |
Highest-paying jobs in Amherst
- Physicians, All Other$289,490
- Family Medicine Physicians$282,020
- Dentists, General$209,800
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$172,760
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$169,680
- Marketing Managers$167,450
- Financial Managers$165,290
- Personal Financial Advisors$159,840
- Sales Managers$157,060
- Managers, All Other$155,180
Most common jobs in Amherst and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,350 | $42,520 | $41,700 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,080 | $35,130 | $34,350 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,790 | $39,020 | $36,630 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,600 | $118,720 | $98,200 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,400 | $54,400 | $52,190 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,250 | $51,620 | $51,100 |
| Cashiers | 1,210 | $35,800 | $35,130 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,150 | $101,570 | $101,270 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 1,140 | $53,780 | $51,640 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,110 | $39,930 | $36,730 |
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Cost of living in Amherst
Prices in the Amherst area are in line with the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 100.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $70,730 therefore buys what $70,559 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $363,400, 4.2 times the median household income of $86,391.
$363,400typical home value
$86,391median household income
100.2BEA price parity
156,595metro population
Take-home pay in Amherst
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $41,050 | $33,431 | $2,786 |
| Median wage | $57,030 | $45,472 | $3,789 |
| Average wage | $70,730 | $55,372 | $4,614 |
| 75th percentile wage | $83,400 | $63,652 | $5,304 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Salaries for every job in Amherst
Management24 jobs
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$173K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$170K
- Marketing Managers$167K
- Financial Managers$165K
- Sales Managers$157K
- Managers, All Other$155K
- Fundraising Managers$153K
- Human Resources Managers$152K
- Natural Sciences Managers$151K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$146K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$146K
- Industrial Production Managers$142K
- Public Relations Managers$140K
- Construction Managers$134K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$121K
- General and Operations Managers$119K
- Facilities Managers$117K
- Administrative Services Managers$113K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$112K
- Education Administrators, All Other$111K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$93K
- Food Service Managers$90K
- Social and Community Service Managers$88K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$69K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical26 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$289K
- Family Medicine Physicians$282K
- Dentists, General$210K
- Veterinarians$155K
- Optometrists$143K
- Physician Assistants$140K
- Nurse Practitioners$134K
- Pharmacists$133K
- Physical Therapists$105K
- Registered Nurses$102K
- Dental Hygienists$97K
- Occupational Therapists$97K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$92K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$83K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$77K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Athletic Trainers$67K
- Opticians, Dispensing$64K
- Paramedics$63K
- Medical Records Specialists$60K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$51K
- Psychiatric Technicians$51K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$51K
- Pharmacy Technicians$48K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$44K
Legal2 jobs
Computer and Mathematical12 jobs
- Software Developers$141K
- Computer Network Architects$122K
- Data Scientists$113K
- Information Security Analysts$112K
- Computer Systems Analysts$109K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$103K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$101K
- Database Administrators$90K
- Web Developers$85K
- Computer Programmers$79K
- Operations Research Analysts$79K
- Computer User Support Specialists$69K
Architecture and Engineering7 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science9 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$113K
- Economists$108K
- Conservation Scientists$99K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93K
- Urban and Regional Planners$93K
- School Psychologists$92K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$91K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$86K
- Biological Technicians$56K
Business and Financial Operations19 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$160K
- Management Analysts$115K
- Loan Officers$114K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$114K
- Cost Estimators$103K
- Project Management Specialists$97K
- Logisticians$96K
- Accountants and Auditors$92K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$91K
- Human Resources Specialists$87K
- Compliance Officers$84K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$84K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$84K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$83K
- Budget Analysts$82K
- Fundraisers$81K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$71K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
Educational Instruction and Library45 jobs
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$154K
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary$152K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$146K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$140K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$138K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$128K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$127K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$127K
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary$126K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$119K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$113K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$113K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$99K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$91K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Instructional Coordinators$81K
- Curators$80K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$80K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$77K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$76K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$76K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$76K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$73K
- Tutors$72K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$64K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$62K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$57K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$55K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$51K
- Library Technicians$47K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$42K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$42K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media9 jobs
Construction and Extraction10 jobs
- Construction and Building Inspectors$90K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$89K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$78K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$75K
- Carpenters$74K
- Electricians$73K
- Sheet Metal Workers$71K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$63K
- Construction Laborers$63K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56K
Protective Service7 jobs
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$106K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$79K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$72K
- Healthcare Social Workers$71K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61K
- Health Education Specialists$61K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$55K
- Community Health Workers$55K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$49K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$48K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair7 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$104K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$88K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$72K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$60K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$54K
Office and Administrative Support24 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$74K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$58K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$54K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$54K
- Office Clerks, General$54K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$53K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$53K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$52K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$50K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Tellers$45K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$43K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$42K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$40K
Production12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$67K
- Machinists$64K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$54K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$50K
- Printing Press Operators$50K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$49K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43K
- Bakers$42K
Sales and Related11 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$117K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$104K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$94K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$93K
- Insurance Sales Agents$89K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$80K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$58K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$47K
- Parts Salespersons$45K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Cashiers$36K
Transportation and Material Moving12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$64K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$59K
- Bus Drivers, School$54K
- Driver/Sales Workers$46K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$44K
- Light Truck Drivers$44K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$43K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$39K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
Personal Care and Service9 jobs
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$53K
- Residential Advisors$49K
- Animal Caretakers$44K
- Childcare Workers$42K
- Recreation Workers$40K
- Concierges$39K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$36K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$68K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$58K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$49K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$42K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38K
Healthcare Support7 jobs
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry1 jobs
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$52K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46K
- Cooks, Restaurant$44K
- Bartenders$43K
- Waiters and Waitresses$43K
- Cooks, Short Order$42K
- Food Preparation Workers$40K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$38K
- Dishwashers$37K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$35K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35K
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Salary in Amherst: questions
What is a good salary in Amherst?
Half of all workers in the Amherst metro earn less than $57,030 and the average is $70,730. Earning more than $83,400 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Amherst to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $69,940, because prices here are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Amherst?
Physicians, All Other ($289,490), Family Medicine Physicians ($282,020), Dentists, General ($209,800).
What is the average salary in Northampton?
Northampton is part of the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area, where the average salary is $70,730 a year and the median $57,030. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Northampton, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (11200), all occupations and 283 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro).
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
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