Engineering Professor salary in Amherst, MA
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Assistant Professor of Engineering
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $88,500 |
| 25th | $95,560 |
| 50th (median) | $109,500 |
| 75th | $114,250 |
| 90th | $195,500 |
Cost of living
Amherst's median Engineering Professor salary of $109,500 is worth about $109,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Amherst = 100.2).
Compared with all workers here
All Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in the Amherst, MA area earned a median of $137,090 in May 2025. The H-1B median here is $109,500, 20% 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 | $109,500 | 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.