Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in Amherst, MA - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Amherst, MA)

$49,394

vs National

-5.3%

National: $52,140

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$33,716

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$49,394

-5.3% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$52,140

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Amherst, MA earns $49,394 in nominal terms, which is 5.3% below the national average of $52,140. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,716 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Amherst, MA

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
University of Massachusetts Amherst	$49,394	23

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Biochemists and Biophysicists make in Amherst, MA?

The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in Amherst, MA is $49,394 based on 19 DOL filings.

Is Amherst, MA a good place to work as a Biochemists and Biophysicists?

A Biochemists and Biophysicists in Amherst, MA earns 5.3% less than the national median of $52,140, or $33,716 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.