Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay range in Amherst
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $232,500 or more. The middle half of education administrators, postsecondary in Amherst earn between $84,990 and $171,900.
- $67K10th
- $85K25th
- $110KMedian
- $172K75th
- $232K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $145,500 | $12,125 | $69.95 |
| Median | $109,940 | $9,162 | $52.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,990 | $7,082 | $40.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $171,900 | $14,325 | $82.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in Amherst vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Education administrators, postsecondary in Amherst earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($144,110) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($126,540). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $104,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $145,500 | $109,940 | $67,150 | $232,500 | 580 |
| Massachusetts | $144,110 | $128,970 | $79,040 | $228,410 | 9,120 |
| United States | $126,540 | $104,590 | $64,560 | $215,620 | 180,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Amherst
On the average salary of $145,500, a single filer in Amherst takes home about $103,760 a year, or $8,647 a month and $3,991 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% 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 education administrators, postsecondary? 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 $145,500 buys what about $145,147 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Amherst ($57,030). A typical home costs $363,400, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other Massachusetts cities
Amherst ranks 2nd of 5 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($149,550).
- Boston$149,550
- Amherst$145,500
- Worcester$125,810
- Barnstable$117,480
- Springfield$115,350
All Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for education administrators, postsecondary
Augusta, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($257,050).
- Augusta, GA$257,050
- Merced, CA$197,170
- Binghamton, NY$192,830
- Lansing, MI$187,140
- Santa Cruz, CA$183,730
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in Amherst: questions
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make an hour in Amherst?
$69.95 an hour on average, and $52.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level education administrators, postsecondary salary in Amherst?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $67,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the education administrators, postsecondary take-home pay in Amherst?
About $103,760 a year ($8,647 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $145,500. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do education administrators, postsecondary earn more in Amherst than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than the U.S. average for this job ($126,540).
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 11-9033; area Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (11200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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 7.62, this job is 7.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.