Food Preparation Workers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $38,270 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.40
10th percentile $33,760
90th percentile $47,260
Employed locally 570
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,760
    25th
    $35,700
    50th (median)
    $38,270
    75th
    $39,150
    90th
    $47,260

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 44% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 56% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Nearby metros — Food Preparation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $40,810
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $38,090
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,920
    Massachusetts $37,780
    Barnstable Town, MA $37,780

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,260
    Waiters and Waitresses$35,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,490
    Cooks, Restaurant$43,450
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$40,160
    Bartenders$34,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Amherst Town, MA is $18.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.92 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Amherst Town, MA is 11.8% above the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,760 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,700.