Retail Salespersons pay range in Amherst
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,660 or more. The middle half of retail salespersons in Amherst earn between $34,530 and $39,620.
- $33K10th
- $35K25th
- $37KMedian
- $40K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,020 | $3,252 | $18.76 |
| Median | $36,630 | $3,052 | $17.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,530 | $2,878 | $16.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,620 | $3,302 | $19.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Retail Salespersons pay in Amherst vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Retail salespersons in Amherst earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($39,970) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($37,310). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $35,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $39,020 | $36,630 | $32,580 | $46,660 | 1,790 |
| Massachusetts | $39,970 | $36,610 | $33,310 | $47,980 | 86,860 |
| United States | $37,310 | $35,410 | $27,210 | $47,890 | 3,897,860 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Retail Salespersons salary after taxes in Amherst
On the average salary of $39,020, a single filer in Amherst takes home about $31,902 a year, or $2,658 a month and $1,227 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% 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 retail salespersons? 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 $39,020 buys what about $38,925 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Amherst ($57,030). A typical home costs $363,400, or 9.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Retail Salespersons salary in other Massachusetts cities
Amherst ranks 4th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Barnstable pays the most ($41,020).
- Barnstable$41,020
- Boston$40,320
- Worcester$39,170
- Amherst$39,020
- Pittsfield$38,830
- Springfield$38,740
Highest-paying cities for retail salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($47,420).
- San Jose, CA$47,420
- San Francisco, CA$47,290
- Napa, CA$45,630
- Seattle, WA$45,020
- Mount Vernon, WA$44,690
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Retail Salespersons salary in Amherst: questions
How much do retail salespersons make an hour in Amherst?
$18.76 an hour on average, and $17.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level retail salespersons salary in Amherst?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the retail salespersons take-home pay in Amherst?
About $31,902 a year ($2,658 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,020. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do retail salespersons earn more in Amherst than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($37,310).
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 41-2031; area Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (11200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 1.09, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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