Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $85,280 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,820
90th percentile $134,380
Employed locally 110
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,820
    25th
    $58,850
    50th (median)
    $85,280
    75th
    $111,990
    90th
    $134,380

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 99% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $96,920
    Madison, WI $83,070
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $82,620
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $82,000
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $78,740

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,240
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $81,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Amherst Town, MA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Amherst Town, MA is 18.3% above the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $42,820 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,850.