Nurse Practitioners Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $132,380 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.64
10th percentile $101,310
90th percentile $166,090
Employed locally 160
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,310
    25th
    $119,270
    50th (median)
    $132,380
    75th
    $138,500
    90th
    $166,090

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 153% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 53% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $164,630
    Worcester, MA $144,200
    Springfield, MA $144,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $142,940
    Massachusetts $138,890

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,780
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,030
    Dental Hygienists $96,840
    Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $46,600
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $78,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Amherst Town, MA is $63.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.45 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Amherst Town, MA is 2.5% above the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $101,310 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,270.