Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Amherst
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $140,030 or more. The middle half of education teachers, postsecondary in Amherst earn between $65,290 and $102,420.
- $60K10th
- $65K25th
- $75KMedian
- $102K75th
- $140K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,100 | $7,342 | — |
| Median | $75,180 | $6,265 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,290 | $5,441 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,420 | $8,535 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Amherst vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Education teachers, postsecondary in Amherst earn 5% less than the Massachusetts average ($93,170) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($79,350). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $75,350.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $88,100 | $75,180 | $60,280 | $140,030 | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $93,170 | $79,980 | $49,990 | $137,750 | 2,050 |
| United States | $79,350 | $75,350 | $39,530 | $126,860 | 60,830 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Amherst
On the average salary of $88,100, a single filer in Amherst takes home about $66,723 a year, or $5,560 a month and $2,566 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 education teachers, postsecondary? 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 $88,100 buys what about $87,886 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Amherst ($57,030). A typical home costs $363,400, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Massachusetts cities
Amherst ranks 2nd of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($92,250).
- Boston$92,250
- Amherst$88,100
- Worcester$82,820
- Springfield$81,540
All Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for education teachers, postsecondary
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($130,400).
- San Jose, CA$130,400
- Houma, LA$128,710
- Eugene, OR$124,780
- Riverside, CA$124,070
- San Diego, CA$122,520
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Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Amherst: questions
What is the entry-level education teachers, postsecondary salary in Amherst?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the education teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Amherst?
About $66,723 a year ($5,560 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,100. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do education teachers, postsecondary earn more in Amherst than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($79,350).
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 25-1081; area Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (11200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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 7.04, this job is 7.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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