Bartenders pay range in Amherst
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,180 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Amherst earn between $32,890 and $46,450.
- $31K10th
- $33K25th
- $35KMedian
- $46K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,770 | $3,564 | $20.56 |
| Median | $35,300 | $2,942 | $16.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,890 | $2,741 | $15.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,450 | $3,871 | $22.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Amherst vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Bartenders in Amherst earn 5% less than the Massachusetts average ($45,120) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $42,770 | $35,300 | $31,200 | $65,180 | 480 |
| Massachusetts | $45,120 | $37,440 | $31,890 | $70,870 | 19,850 |
| United States | $40,790 | $34,340 | $20,110 | $73,770 | 756,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bartenders salary after taxes in Amherst
On the average salary of $42,770, a single filer in Amherst takes home about $34,727 a year, or $2,894 a month and $1,336 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Amherst a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Amherst area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.2), so the average $42,770 buys what about $42,666 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Amherst ($57,030). A typical home costs $363,400, or 8.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Massachusetts cities
Amherst ranks 3rd of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Barnstable pays the most ($48,450).
- Barnstable$48,450
- Boston$46,040
- Amherst$42,770
- Pittsfield$42,310
- Worcester$41,400
- Springfield$41,310
Highest-paying cities for bartenders
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,360).
- Kahului, HI$91,360
- Honolulu, HI$72,660
- New York, NY$63,630
- Seattle, WA$62,090
- Portland, ME$60,600
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Bartenders salary in Amherst: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Amherst?
$20.56 an hour on average, and $16.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Amherst?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Amherst?
About $34,727 a year ($2,894 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,770. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do bartenders earn more in Amherst than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($40,790).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011; area Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (11200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.49, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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