Conservation Scientists Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $76,330 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.70
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $178,980
Employed locally 80
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $58,060
    50th (median)
    $76,330
    75th
    $128,150
    90th
    $178,980

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 88% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Conservation Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $107,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Salem, OR $98,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Bend, OR $94,310

    Nearby metros — Conservation Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $91,770
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,890
    Bozeman, MT $81,220
    Madison, WI $81,120
    Barnstable Town, MA $79,450
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $78,610

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $86,730
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,820
    Biological Scientists, All Other $74,320
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $86,080
    Urban and Regional Planners $79,530
    School Psychologists $81,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Amherst Town, MA is $36.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.56 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Amherst Town, MA is 12.3% above the national median of $67,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Conservation Scientists in Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,060.