Accountants and Auditors Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $80,740 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.82
10th percentile $57,140
90th percentile $127,900
Employed locally 520
National median $81,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,140
    25th
    $67,350
    50th (median)
    $80,740
    75th
    $102,370
    90th
    $127,900

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Accountants and Auditors salary vs area income 93% Median Accountants and Auditors salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Accountants and Auditors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $121,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $105,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,100
    District of Columbia $103,030
    New York $101,780
    New Jersey $101,340

    Nearby metros — Accountants and Auditors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,380
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $97,580
    Massachusetts $96,580
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $88,650
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $88,320
    Worcester, MA $88,220

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,150
    Training and Development Specialists $61,780
    Fundraisers $78,920
    Human Resources Specialists $80,070
    Management Analysts $100,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Accountants and Auditors make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Accountants and Auditors in Amherst Town, MA is $38.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.17 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Accountants and Auditors salaries?

    The median Accountants and Auditors salary in Amherst Town, MA is 1.2% below the national median of $81,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Accountants and Auditors in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Accountants and Auditors (10th percentile) earn around $57,140 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,350.