Computer Science Professor salary in Amherst, MA
Based on 12 certified H-1B filings in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Northampton.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Assistant Professor Computer Science
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $69,529 |
| 25th | $96,467 |
| 50th (median) | $129,000 |
| 75th | $137,070 |
| 90th | $147,736 |
Cost of living
Amherst's median Computer Science Professor salary of $129,000 is worth about $128,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Amherst = 100.2).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the Amherst, MA area earned a median of $139,390 in May 2025 (170 employed). The H-1B median here is $129,000, 7% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | $130,000 | 10 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.