Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Amherst
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,970 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Amherst earn between $68,950 and $103,310.
- $56K10th
- $69K25th
- $78KMedian
- $103K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $85,630 | $7,136 | $41.17 |
| Median | $78,120 | $6,510 | $37.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,950 | $5,746 | $33.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,310 | $8,609 | $49.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Amherst vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Amherst earn 30% less than the Massachusetts average ($122,930) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $85,630 | $78,120 | $56,370 | $119,970 | 70 |
| Massachusetts | $122,930 | $107,100 | $69,500 | $194,050 | 2,930 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Amherst
On the average salary of $85,630, a single filer in Amherst takes home about $65,109 a year, or $5,426 a month and $2,504 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Amherst a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Amherst area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.2), so the average $85,630 buys what about $85,422 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Amherst ($57,030). A typical home costs $363,400, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other Massachusetts cities
Amherst ranks 4th of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($124,120).
- Boston$124,120
- Barnstable$117,090
- Worcester$106,480
- Amherst$85,630
All Biological Scientists, All Other salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Amherst: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Amherst?
$41.17 an hour on average, and $37.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Amherst?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Amherst?
About $65,109 a year ($5,426 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $85,630. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do other biological scientists earn more in Amherst than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029; area Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (11200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.84, this job is 2.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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