Childcare Workers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $38,610 +20.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.56
10th percentile $33,840
90th percentile $46,760
Employed locally 250
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,840
    25th
    $36,390
    50th (median)
    $38,610
    75th
    $43,470
    90th
    $46,760

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 45% Median Childcare Workers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $40,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,460
    Massachusetts $39,290
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $39,290
    Barnstable Town, MA $38,410

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $35,510
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $58,000
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $38,180
    Animal Caretakers $36,100
    Residential Advisors $42,200
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $32,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Amherst Town, MA is $18.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.33 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Amherst Town, MA is 20.5% above the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,840 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,390.