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Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 2,350 employed

Annual Mean
$42,520
$20.44/hr
Annual Median
$41,700
$20.05/hr
Bottom 10%
$37,470
$18.01/hr
Top 10%
$47,560
$22.86/hr
Location vs National Average
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA
$42,520
Difference
+17.7% vs US avg
US National
$36,120

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$37,470
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$39,670
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$41,700
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$44,600
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$47,560

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$37K

25th

$40K

Median

$42K

75th

$45K

90th

$48K

Amherst Town-Northampton, MA has a moderate number of Home Health and Personal Care Aides positions (approximately 2,350), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, Home Health and Personal Care Aides salaries range from $37,470 at the 10th percentile to $47,560 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $10,090 (24% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.