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How much does an electrician make in Amherst Town?

$76,980a year

Median yearly pay for electricians in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area. That is $37.01 an hour or $6,415 a month.

Hourly
$37.01
Vs. national median
+22%
Rank among cities
90 of 390
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,830Median: $76,980Highest 10%: $98,440
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,830$19.63
25th$58,580$28.16
Median$76,980$37.01
75th$84,770$40.75
90th$98,440$47.33

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for electricians.

Boston, MA$79,910
Barnstable Town, MA$78,570
Springfield, MA$77,420
Worcester, MA$75,510
Pittsfield, MA$74,780
Providence, RI$73,980
Electrician salary in Massachusetts Electrician salary in all states

Related jobs in Amherst Town

Same field, median yearly pay.

Construction and Building Inspector$89,030
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$81,650
Plumber$78,570
Carpenter$66,830
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$66,830
Highway Maintenance Worker$61,520
Construction Laborer$58,150
Painter$55,040
Salaries for every job in Amherst Town, MA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrician make an hour in Amherst Town?

The median hourly pay in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area is $37.01 ($76,980 a year).

Do electricians make more in Amherst Town than the national average?

Yes: $76,980 against $63,190 nationally, 22% more.

How does Amherst Town compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $79,420, so Amherst Town pays 3% less.

Where does Amherst Town rank for electrician pay?

90 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrician make starting out in Amherst Town?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,440 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.