How much does a childcare worker make in Amherst Town?
$40,560a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area. That is $19.50 an hour or $3,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.50
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,190Median: $40,560Highest 10%: $48,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,190 | $15.96 | |
| 25th | $36,760 | $17.67 | |
| Median | $40,560 | $19.50 | |
| 75th | $44,760 | $21.52 | |
| 90th | $48,520 | $23.33 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $43,480 |
| Boston, MA | $41,590 |
| Worcester, MA | $39,300 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $38,410 |
| Providence, RI | $37,230 |
| Springfield, MA | $36,910 |
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Salaries for every job in Amherst Town, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Amherst Town?
The median hourly pay in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area is $19.50 ($40,560 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Amherst Town than the national average?
Yes: $40,560 against $34,980 nationally, 16% more.
How does Amherst Town compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $40,900, so Amherst Town pays 1% less.
Where does Amherst Town rank for childcare worker pay?
14 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Amherst Town?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,520 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.