Carpenters Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $63,110 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.34
10th percentile $47,160
90th percentile $88,910
Employed locally 310
National median $59,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,160
    25th
    $56,710
    50th (median)
    $63,110
    75th
    $74,120
    90th
    $88,910

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Carpenters salary vs area income 73% Median Carpenters salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Carpenters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $94,090
    Hawaii $85,970
    Fairbanks-College, AK $83,120
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $82,760
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $82,280
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,370

    Nearby metros — Carpenters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $81,210
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $76,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,800
    Massachusetts $71,110
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $70,260
    Yakima, WA $65,180

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,110
    Construction Laborers $56,680
    Electricians $79,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,480
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,640
    Highway Maintenance Workers $58,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Carpenters make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Carpenters in Amherst Town, MA is $30.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.15 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Carpenters salaries?

    The median Carpenters salary in Amherst Town, MA is 6.4% above the national median of $59,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Carpenters (10th percentile) earn around $47,160 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,710.