Bartenders Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $34,610 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.64
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $56,730
Employed locally 490
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,950
    50th (median)
    $34,610
    75th
    $43,250
    90th
    $56,730

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 40% Median Bartenders salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bartenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,300
    Hawaii $68,820
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,480
    New York $60,750
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390

    Nearby metros — Bartenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,490
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $48,910
    Maine $47,630
    Yakima, WA $45,340
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $43,150
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,620

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,260
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,490
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,450
    Food Preparation Workers $38,270
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $40,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Amherst Town, MA is $16.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.34 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Amherst Town, MA is 3.2% above the national median of $33,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bartenders in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,950.