How much does a painter make in Amherst Town?
$55,040a year
Median yearly pay for painters in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area. That is $26.46 an hour or $4,587 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.46
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 361
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,640Median: $55,040Highest 10%: $70,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,640 | $19.06 | |
| 25th | $44,940 | $21.61 | |
| Median | $55,040 | $26.46 | |
| 75th | $65,400 | $31.44 | |
| 90th | $70,050 | $33.68 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for painters.
| Boston, MA | $57,820 |
| Worcester, MA | $54,240 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $50,670 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $50,350 |
| Springfield, MA | $49,640 |
| Providence, RI | $44,320 |
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Salaries for every job in Amherst Town, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Amherst Town?
The median hourly pay in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area is $26.46 ($55,040 a year).
Do painters make more in Amherst Town than the national average?
Yes: $55,040 against $49,400 nationally, 11% more.
How does Amherst Town compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $57,510, so Amherst Town pays 4% less.
Where does Amherst Town rank for painter pay?
74 of 361 metro areas with data.
How much does a painter make starting out in Amherst Town?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,050 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.