Computer Programmers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $74,340 -24.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.74
10th percentile $52,090
90th percentile $121,260
Employed locally 80
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,090
    25th
    $65,920
    50th (median)
    $74,340
    75th
    $105,630
    90th
    $121,260

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 86% Median Computer Programmers salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Bozeman, MT $129,040
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $127,220
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $119,330
    Massachusetts $115,200
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $115,190

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$123,600
    Computer User Support Specialists$62,840
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$92,830
    Computer Systems Analysts$102,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other$87,990
    Operations Research Analysts$77,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Amherst Town, MA is $35.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.60 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Amherst Town, MA is 24.7% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $52,090 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,920.