SOC 25-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — Amherst Town
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA · 5 metro areas compared
In Amherst Town, MA the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education is $76,740 a year, which is 22.4% higher than the national figure of $62,680.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Amherst Town, MA the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education is $76,740 a year, which is 22.4% higher than the national figure of $62,680. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $59,560 and $93,010. The lowest tenth earn under $49,780, while the highest tenth earn more than $99,970.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Barnstable Town records the highest median at $95,540. Of the 283 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 126th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,780 | −20.6% |
| 25th | $59,560 | −5.0% |
| Median (50th) | $76,740 | +22.4% |
| 75th | $93,010 | +48.4% |
| 90th | $99,970 | +59.5% |
| Mean | $75,850 | +21.0% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnstable Town | $95,540 | 80 | |
| 2 | Worcester | $89,770 | 200 | |
| 3 | Boston | $81,700 | 1,500 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $77,880 | 100 | |
| 5 | Pittsfield | $75,160 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Amherst Town run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $76,740 buys what $72,533 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,533US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,740 a year, 22.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,780 to $99,970 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Barnstable Town, at $95,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Amherst Town, MA?
The median annual wage is $76,740, 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 $62,680, so pay in Amherst Town, MA is 22.4% 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 $99,970 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,780 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 $95,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 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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