How Much Does an NP Make in Northampton, MA in 2026?
Typical pay for NPs in Northampton, from federal wage data (May 2025), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Massachusetts.
BLS OES May 2025 · Amherst Town · Northampton metro area
A typical NP in Northampton, Massachusetts earns $63.96 per hour, or $133,050 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $11,088 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $89,370, and the top 10% of earners make over $177,730.
That pay is 7% below the Massachusetts figure of $142,440 and 1% above the national figure of $132,300. Northampton ranks 7th of 7 metro areas in Massachusetts for NP pay. About 170 NPs work in the Amherst Town · Northampton area. Northampton is part of the Amherst Town · Northampton metro area, and BLS reports pay for the metro as a whole, so Amherst Town share these figures.
NP pay in Northampton at a glance
- Typical pay is $63.96 an hour, or $133,050 a year.
- That is 7% below the Massachusetts figure, ranking 7th of 7 metro areas in the state.
- Entry-level positions typically offer around $89,370; the top 10% make over $177,730.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does an NP make in Northampton?
Pay in Northampton runs from entry-level positions at around $42.96 an hour to more than $85.45 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Massachusetts and national figures.
NP pay by career stage in Northampton
| Career stage | Northampton | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $89,370$42.96 an hour | $111,950$53.82 an hour | $101,340$48.72 an hour |
| First years | $111,920$53.81 an hour | $132,460$63.68 an hour | $117,990$56.73 an hour |
| Typical NP | $133,050$63.96 an hour | $142,440$68.48 an hour | $132,300$63.61 an hour |
| Experienced | $152,910$73.51 an hour | $168,100$80.82 an hour | $156,700$75.34 an hour |
| Top 10% | $177,730$85.45 an hour | $207,710$99.86 an hour | $174,420$83.86 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · city figures cover the Amherst Town · Northampton area as BLS defines it
How Northampton compares with other Massachusetts cities
Boston pays NPs the most in Massachusetts at $147,480 a year, $14,430 more than Northampton. The lowest-paying area in the state is Amherst Town at $133,050.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Northampton | NPs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $147,480 | $70.90 | +11% | 5,990 |
| 2 | Barnstable Town | $139,840 | $67.23 | +5% | 210 |
| 3 | Springfield | $138,460 | $66.57 | +4% | 530 |
| 4 | Pittsfield | $136,730 | $65.74 | +3% | 130 |
| 5 | Warwick | $135,520 | $65.15 | +2% | 1,540 |
| 6 | Worcester | $135,120 | $64.96 | +2% | 840 |
| 7 | Northampton metro incl. Amherst Town | $133,050 | $63.96 | this city | 170 |
Every metro area in Massachusetts with NP wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Massachusetts typical pay $142,440
Is Northampton a good place to work as an NP?
NP pay in Northampton sits close to the national figure: $133,050 a year, 1% above the national rate. For every 1,000 jobs in the Amherst Town · Northampton area, about 2.6 are NP positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 2.1. That makes the local economy more reliant on NPs than most places, and turnover keeps positions opening through the year.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an NP make in Northampton, MA?
- A typical NP in Northampton earns $133,050 a year, or $63.96 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2025. Entry-level pay runs about $89,370 and the top 10% earn over $177,730.
- How much does an NP make an hour in Northampton?
- Typical hourly pay for NPs in Northampton is $63.96. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $42.96, and the top 10% earn over $85.45 an hour.
- What is the starting pay for an NP in Northampton?
- Entry-level NP positions in Northampton typically offer around $42.96 an hour, or $89,370 a year.
- Is NP pay in Northampton higher than in the rest of Massachusetts?
- Northampton pay is 7% below the Massachusetts figure of $142,440 a year, ranking 7th of 7 metro areas in the state. Boston pays the most in Massachusetts at $147,480.