SOC 51-2028 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — Amherst Town
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA · 5 metro areas compared
At $46,830, median pay for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in Amherst Town, MA tracks the national median of $45,850 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,830, median pay for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in Amherst Town, MA tracks the national median of $45,850 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,290 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,050 to $49,760.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.08 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Barnstable Town records the highest median at $48,900. Of the 283 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 228th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,290 | −16.5% |
| 25th | $39,050 | −14.8% |
| Median (50th) | $46,830 | +2.1% |
| 75th | $49,760 | +8.5% |
| 90th | $60,160 | +31.2% |
| Mean | $48,240 | +5.2% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnstable Town | $48,900 | 90 | |
| 2 | Boston | $48,060 | 9,530 | |
| 3 | Worcester | $47,390 | 1,180 | |
| 4 | Pittsfield | $47,350 | 40 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $44,550 | 340 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Amherst Town run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $46,830 buys what $44,263 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,263US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,830 a year, 2.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,290 to $60,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Barnstable Town, at $48,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in Amherst Town, MA?
The median annual wage is $46,830, or $22.51 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,850, so pay in Amherst Town, MA is 2.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Amherst Town, MA earns more than $60,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,290 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Barnstable Town, at $48,900 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Amherst Town, MA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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