Civil Engineers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $100,110 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.13
10th percentile $66,700
90th percentile $135,930
Employed locally 160
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,700
    25th
    $82,890
    50th (median)
    $100,110
    75th
    $114,480
    90th
    $135,930

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 116% Median Civil Engineers salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $115,970
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $108,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,930
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $106,430
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,750
    Massachusetts $104,450

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $101,480
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $111,800
    Mechanical Engineers $115,700
    Electrical Engineers $113,580
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,180
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $106,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Amherst Town, MA is $48.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.42 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Amherst Town, MA is 0.5% above the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,700 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,890.