Data Scientists Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $120,880 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $58.12
10th percentile $63,230
90th percentile $166,700
Employed locally 50
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,230
    25th
    $71,930
    50th (median)
    $120,880
    75th
    $138,830
    90th
    $166,700

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 140% Median Data Scientists salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $145,030
    Massachusetts $132,250
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $131,830
    Pittsfield, MA $125,010
    Maryland $124,340

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $123,600
    Computer User Support Specialists $62,840
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $92,830
    Computer Systems Analysts $102,030
    Computer Occupations, All Other $87,990
    Operations Research Analysts $77,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Amherst Town, MA is $58.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Data Scientists salary in Amherst Town, MA is 7.4% above the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $63,230 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,930.