SOC 41-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Retail Salespersons — Amherst Town
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Retail Salespersons in Amherst Town, MA is $36,630 per year, close to the national median of $35,410 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Retail Salespersons in Amherst Town, MA is $36,630 per year, close to the national median of $35,410 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $32,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $46,660 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,530 to $39,620.
The area has 1,790 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 27.3 of every thousand jobs. Boston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $36,850. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 270th of 283 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,580 | −8.0% |
| 25th | $34,530 | −2.5% |
| Median (50th) | $36,630 | +3.4% |
| 75th | $39,620 | +11.9% |
| 90th | $46,660 | +31.8% |
| Mean | $39,020 | +10.2% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $36,850 | 64,150 | |
| 2 | Barnstable Town | $36,790 | 3,650 | |
| 3 | Worcester | $36,220 | 8,830 | |
| 4 | Pittsfield | $35,540 | 1,850 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $35,440 | 4,410 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Amherst Town run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $36,630 buys what $34,622 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,622US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,630 a year, 3.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,580 to $46,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,790 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $36,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Retail Salespersons in Amherst Town, MA?
The median annual wage is $36,630, or $17.61 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 $35,410, so pay in Amherst Town, MA is 3.4% 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 $46,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,580 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 Boston, at $36,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,790 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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