Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Amherst
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,400 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Amherst earn between $44,090 and $52,000.
- $36K10th
- $44K25th
- $45KMedian
- $52K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,050 | $4,254 | $24.54 |
| Median | $45,430 | $3,786 | $21.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,090 | $3,674 | $21.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Amherst vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Amherst earn 5% more than the Massachusetts average ($48,460) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($43,030). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $38,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $51,050 | $45,430 | $36,370 | $83,400 | 340 |
| Massachusetts | $48,460 | $45,890 | $35,890 | $60,440 | 18,710 |
| United States | $43,030 | $38,140 | $28,990 | $61,390 | 478,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary after taxes in Amherst
On the average salary of $51,050, a single filer in Amherst takes home about $40,966 a year, or $3,414 a month and $1,576 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% 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 preschool teachers (except special education)? 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 $51,050 buys what about $50,926 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Amherst ($57,030). A typical home costs $363,400, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Massachusetts cities
Amherst ranks 2nd of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Barnstable pays the most ($51,880).
- Barnstable$51,880
- Amherst$51,050
- Boston$48,190
- Pittsfield$47,770
- Worcester$47,690
- Springfield$46,630
All Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for preschool teachers (except special education)
Vineland, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,570).
- Vineland, NJ$62,570
- Albany, GA$62,070
- Atlantic City, NJ$58,560
- Brunswick, GA$58,180
- Denver, CO$57,250
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Amherst: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Amherst?
$24.54 an hour on average, and $21.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Amherst?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the preschool teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Amherst?
About $40,966 a year ($3,414 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,050. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do preschool teachers (except special education) earn more in Amherst than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,030).
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 25-2011; area Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (11200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 1.67, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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