SOC 13-1020 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Buyers and Purchasing Agents — Pittsfield
Pittsfield, MA · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Pittsfield, MA is $64,990 a year, trailing the national median of $77,710 by 16.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Pittsfield, MA is $64,990 a year, trailing the national median of $77,710 by 16.4%. Half of workers earn between $50,040 and $82,350. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $39,030 and the ninetieth at $106,400.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.91 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Boston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $93,010. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 109th of 245 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,030 | −49.8% |
| 25th | $50,040 | −35.6% |
| Median (50th) | $64,990 | −16.4% |
| 75th | $82,350 | +6.0% |
| 90th | $106,400 | +36.9% |
| Mean | $72,650 | −6.5% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $93,010 | 10,090 | |
| 2 | Springfield | $79,040 | 620 | |
| 3 | Worcester | $78,690 | 1,090 | |
| 4 | Barnstable Town | $75,310 | 220 | |
| 5 | Amherst Town | $71,830 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pittsfield run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $64,990 buys what $61,427 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,427US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,990 a year, 16.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,030 to $106,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $93,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Pittsfield, MA?
The median annual wage is $64,990, or $31.25 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $77,710, so pay in Pittsfield, MA is 16.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Pittsfield, MA earns more than $106,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,030 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boston, at $93,010 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Pittsfield, MA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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