Electricians Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $79,280 +27.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.12
10th percentile $45,260
90th percentile $100,520
Employed locally 220
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,260
    25th
    $58,790
    50th (median)
    $79,280
    75th
    $84,270
    90th
    $100,520

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 92% Median Electricians salary is 8% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,450
    Mankato, MN $82,200
    Massachusetts $82,120
    Canton-Massillon, OH $81,120
    Yakima, WA $80,870

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,110
    Carpenters $63,110
    Construction Laborers $56,680
    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 Electricians make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Amherst Town, MA is $38.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.33 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Amherst Town, MA is 27.2% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $45,260 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,790.