Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $37,440 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $51,760
Employed locally 920
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $32,810
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $47,520
    90th
    $51,760

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 43% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,980
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,610
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $48,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,630
    Bellingham, WA $47,540

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,980
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $47,440
    Yakima, WA $45,400
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $44,930
    Maine $43,870
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $42,790

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,240
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$81,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,560
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Amherst Town, MA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Amherst Town, MA is 6.2% above the national median of $35,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,810.