Social Workers, All Other Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $108,120 +55.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.98
10th percentile $72,900
90th percentile $122,780
Employed locally 50
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,900
    25th
    $88,210
    50th (median)
    $108,120
    75th
    $119,370
    90th
    $122,780

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 125% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 25% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Nevada $109,220
    Hawaii $108,780
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $107,060
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $104,540
    Oklahoma City, OK $100,860
    Oklahoma $100,150
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $100,150
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $97,890

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$59,900
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$74,030
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66,830
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,110
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$69,010
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Amherst Town, MA is $51.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.70 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Amherst Town, MA is 55.6% above the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $72,900 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,210.