Firefighters Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $60,220 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.95
10th percentile $37,150
90th percentile $78,610
Employed locally 340
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,150
    25th
    $46,950
    50th (median)
    $60,220
    75th
    $70,020
    90th
    $78,610

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 70% Median Firefighters salary is 30% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $88,440
    Barnstable Town, MA $75,520
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $74,860
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,700
    Massachusetts $73,110

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,970
    Security Guards $39,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $95,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $84,780
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,280
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $52,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Amherst Town, MA is $28.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.06 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Amherst Town, MA is 1.2% above the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $37,150 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,950.