Retail Salespersons Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $35,340 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.99
10th percentile $31,960
90th percentile $47,240
Employed locally 1,960
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,960
    25th
    $34,200
    50th (median)
    $35,340
    75th
    $37,990
    90th
    $47,240

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 41% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 59% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,590
    Bozeman, MT $37,220
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $36,720
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $36,570

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$34,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49,940
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77,720
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$64,040
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$118,270
    Insurance Sales Agents$75,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Amherst Town, MA is $16.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.44 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Amherst Town, MA is 2.2% above the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $31,960 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,200.