Top Paying Jobs in Amherst Town-Northampton, MA
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 14,810 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($302,660), Family Medicine Physicians ($226,710), Dentists, General ($202,240). The cost of living index is 100.24 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $2,004/month.
$113K
Avg. median salary
100.24
Cost of living index
$2,004
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Amherst Town-Northampton
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $133K | N/A |
| 22 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $133K | $63.96/hr |
| 23 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $133K | $63.94/hr |
| 24 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $133K | $63.91/hr |
| 25 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $132K | $63.59/hr |
| 26 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $129K | N/A |
| 27 | Software Developers | Technology | $127K | $60.9/hr |
| 28 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $125K | $60.31/hr |
| 29 | Construction Managers | Management | $125K | $60.14/hr |
| 30 | Lawyers | Legal | $123K | $58.97/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average+0.2% more expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$2,004/mo
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