Data Scientists pay range in Amherst
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $192,190 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Amherst earn between $72,090 and $166,040.
- $66K10th
- $72K25th
- $95KMedian
- $166K75th
- $192K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,090 | $9,424 | $54.37 |
| Median | $94,640 | $7,887 | $45.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $72,090 | $6,008 | $34.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $166,040 | $13,837 | $79.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Amherst vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Data scientists in Amherst earn 17% less than the Massachusetts average ($136,460) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $113,090 | $94,640 | $65,700 | $192,190 | 40 |
| Massachusetts | $136,460 | $131,750 | $81,030 | $206,220 | 9,420 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Amherst
On the average salary of $113,090, a single filer in Amherst takes home about $83,054 a year, or $6,921 a month and $3,194 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% 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 data 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 $113,090 buys what about $112,816 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Amherst ($57,030). A typical home costs $363,400, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Amherst ranks 6th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($137,030).
- Boston$137,030
- Barnstable$132,900
- Springfield$126,680
- Worcester$122,260
- Pittsfield$116,050
- Amherst$113,090
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Amherst: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Amherst?
$54.37 an hour on average, and $45.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Amherst?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $72,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Amherst?
About $83,054 a year ($6,921 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,090. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do data scientists earn more in Amherst than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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 15-2051; area Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (11200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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 0.34, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.34).
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