Dishwashers pay range in Amherst
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $41,320 or more. The middle half of dishwashers in Amherst earn between $34,880 and $39,530.
- $32K10th
- $35K25th
- $37KMedian
- $40K75th
- $41K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,470 | $3,122 | $18.01 |
| Median | $37,350 | $3,112 | $17.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,880 | $2,907 | $16.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,530 | $3,294 | $19.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dishwashers pay in Amherst vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Dishwashers in Amherst earn 4% less than the Massachusetts average ($39,100) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($34,310). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $34,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $37,470 | $37,350 | $31,910 | $41,320 | 300 |
| Massachusetts | $39,100 | $37,190 | $34,030 | $46,000 | 14,100 |
| United States | $34,310 | $34,810 | $26,200 | $42,860 | 477,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dishwashers salary after taxes in Amherst
On the average salary of $37,470, a single filer in Amherst takes home about $30,734 a year, or $2,561 a month and $1,182 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% 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 dishwashers? 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 $37,470 buys what about $37,379 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Amherst ($57,030). A typical home costs $363,400, or 9.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Dishwashers salary in other Massachusetts cities
Amherst ranks 3rd of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($39,700).
- Boston$39,700
- Barnstable$39,280
- Amherst$37,470
- Worcester$36,800
- Pittsfield$36,680
- Springfield$35,690
Highest-paying cities for dishwashers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($46,880).
- Kahului, HI$46,880
- San Jose, CA$44,840
- San Francisco, CA$43,040
- Seattle, WA$42,770
- Napa, CA$42,060
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Dishwashers salary in Amherst: questions
How much do dishwashers make an hour in Amherst?
$18.01 an hour on average, and $17.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dishwashers salary in Amherst?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dishwashers take-home pay in Amherst?
About $30,734 a year ($2,561 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,470. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do dishwashers earn more in Amherst than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more than the U.S. average for this job ($34,310).
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 35-9021; area Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (11200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 1.51, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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