Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $45,010 +17.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.64
10th percentile $34,780
90th percentile $50,420
Employed locally 40
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,780
    25th
    $39,940
    50th (median)
    $45,010
    75th
    $45,530
    90th
    $50,420

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Production Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Helpers--Production Workers salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Production Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $48,930
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $46,950
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $45,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,570
    Canton-Massillon, OH $44,320

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $74,100
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,930
    Machinists $63,970
    Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $53,370
    Bakers $37,330
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Amherst Town, MA is $21.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.24 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Amherst Town, MA is 17.8% above the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Production Workers in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,780 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,940.