Parts Salespersons pay range in Amherst
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,350 or more. The middle half of parts salespersons in Amherst earn between $37,020 and $55,200.
- $36K10th
- $37K25th
- $38KMedian
- $55K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,400 | $3,783 | $21.83 |
| Median | $38,310 | $3,192 | $18.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,020 | $3,085 | $17.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,200 | $4,600 | $26.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Parts Salespersons pay in Amherst vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Parts salespersons in Amherst earn 8% less than the Massachusetts average ($49,330) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($43,830). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $38,630.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $45,400 | $38,310 | $36,410 | $62,350 | 70 |
| Massachusetts | $49,330 | $44,660 | $35,880 | $74,990 | 4,080 |
| United States | $43,830 | $38,630 | $28,240 | $62,890 | 270,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Parts Salespersons salary after taxes in Amherst
On the average salary of $45,400, a single filer in Amherst takes home about $36,709 a year, or $3,059 a month and $1,412 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 parts salespersons? 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 $45,400 buys what about $45,290 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 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Parts Salespersons salary in other Massachusetts cities
Amherst ranks 4th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($51,230).
- Boston$51,230
- Worcester$47,390
- Barnstable$47,340
- Amherst$45,400
- Springfield$45,320
- Pittsfield$44,200
Highest-paying cities for parts salespersons
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($56,840).
- San Jose, CA$56,840
- San Francisco, CA$56,370
- Seattle, WA$53,620
- Santa Rosa, CA$53,500
- Fort Collins, CO$53,270
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Parts Salespersons salary in Amherst: questions
How much do parts salespersons make an hour in Amherst?
$21.83 an hour on average, and $18.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level parts salespersons salary in Amherst?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the parts salespersons take-home pay in Amherst?
About $36,709 a year ($3,059 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,400. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do parts salespersons earn more in Amherst than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,830).
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 41-2022; area Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (11200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 0.57, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.57).
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