Residential Advisors Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $42,200 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.29
10th percentile $32,150
90th percentile $60,270
Employed locally 160
National median $39,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,150
    25th
    $37,470
    50th (median)
    $42,200
    75th
    $51,480
    90th
    $60,270

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Residential Advisors salary vs area income 49% Median Residential Advisors salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Residential Advisors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $55,120
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $53,840
    Salinas, CA $53,590
    Missoula, MT $53,250
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $52,750

    Nearby metros — Residential Advisors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $52,750
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $52,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $52,330
    Barnstable Town, MA $51,080
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $51,000
    Bozeman, MT $49,390

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $35,510
    Childcare Workers $38,610
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $58,000
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $38,180
    Animal Caretakers $36,100
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $32,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Residential Advisors make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Residential Advisors in Amherst Town, MA is $20.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.44 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Residential Advisors salaries?

    The median Residential Advisors salary in Amherst Town, MA is 7.7% above the national median of $39,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Residential Advisors (10th percentile) earn around $32,150 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,470.