Electrical Engineers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $113,580 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $54.60
10th percentile $87,250
90th percentile $180,840
Employed locally 40
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,250
    25th
    $101,760
    50th (median)
    $113,580
    75th
    $136,210
    90th
    $180,840

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 131% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 31% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $135,480
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $134,620
    Barnstable Town, MA $128,730
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $127,520

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $100,110
    Industrial Engineers $101,480
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $111,800
    Mechanical Engineers $115,700
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,180
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $106,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Amherst Town, MA is $54.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Amherst Town, MA is 1.5% above the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $87,250 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,760.