Software Developers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $123,600 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $59.42
10th percentile $85,390
90th percentile $191,160
Employed locally 320
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,390
    25th
    $98,280
    50th (median)
    $123,600
    75th
    $156,730
    90th
    $191,160

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 143% Median Software Developers salary is 43% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $154,240
    Massachusetts $150,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $141,140
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $140,820

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $62,840
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $92,830
    Computer Systems Analysts $102,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $87,990
    Operations Research Analysts $77,590
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $88,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Amherst Town, MA is $59.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.04 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Amherst Town, MA is 7.1% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $85,390 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,280.