Environmental Engineers Salary in Amherst Town, MA

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

Median annual salary $104,600 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.29
10th percentile $76,040
90th percentile $126,440
Employed locally 30
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,040
    25th
    $91,970
    50th (median)
    $104,600
    75th
    $125,880
    90th
    $126,440

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 121% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 21% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $123,960
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $120,290
    Pittsfield, MA $119,190
    Massachusetts $116,980
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $116,980
    Springfield, MA $116,570

    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
    Electrical Engineers $113,580
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Amherst Town, MA is $50.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Amherst Town, MA is 0.4% above the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $76,040 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,970.