| AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRY | Amherst, Massachusetts | United States |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $4,833 | $24,135 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $0 | $62,204 |
| Construction | $21,591 | $35,300 |
| Manufacturing | $30,208 | $42,158 |
| Wholesale Trade | $28,021 | $41,714 |
| Retail Trade | $8,780 | $21,666 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $22,357 | $40,449 |
| Utilities | $91,071 | $62,996 |
| Information | $10,804 | $48,512 |
| Finance and Insurance | $26,346 | $50,584 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $16,625 | $36,265 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $32,261 | $59,897 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $0 | $61,392 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Services | $10,540 | $23,873 |
| Educational Services | $6,948 | $37,346 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $24,967 | $33,234 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $7,427 | $21,042 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $7,328 | $14,790 |
| Other Services | $7,328 | $22,627 |
| Public Administration | $86,875 | $51,719 |