Childcare Workers pay range in Amherst
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,520 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Amherst earn between $36,760 and $44,760.
- $33K10th
- $37K25th
- $41KMedian
- $45K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,570 | $3,464 | $19.99 |
| Median | $40,560 | $3,380 | $19.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,760 | $3,063 | $17.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,760 | $3,730 | $21.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Amherst vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Amherst earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($42,580) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $41,570 | $40,560 | $33,190 | $48,520 | 240 |
| Massachusetts | $42,580 | $40,900 | $34,130 | $49,790 | 13,140 |
| United States | $35,030 | $34,980 | $24,260 | $46,010 | 518,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Childcare Workers salary after taxes in Amherst
On the average salary of $41,570, a single filer in Amherst takes home about $33,823 a year, or $2,819 a month and $1,301 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross 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.
Is Amherst a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Amherst area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.2), so the average $41,570 buys what about $41,469 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Amherst ($57,030). A typical home costs $363,400, or 8.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Massachusetts cities
Amherst ranks 3rd of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($42,920).
- Boston$42,920
- Barnstable$42,580
- Amherst$41,570
- Worcester$40,470
- Pittsfield$40,250
- Springfield$39,400
Highest-paying cities for childcare workers
Sarasota, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,680).
- Sarasota, FL$52,680
- San Jose, CA$48,450
- San Francisco, CA$46,100
- Seattle, WA$44,390
- Boulder, CO$44,280
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Childcare Workers salary in Amherst: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Amherst?
$19.99 an hour on average, and $19.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Amherst?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Amherst?
About $33,823 a year ($2,819 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,570. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do childcare workers earn more in Amherst than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% more than the U.S. average for this job ($35,030).
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. SOC code 39-9011; area Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (11200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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