SOC 27-3041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Editors — Pittsfield
Pittsfield, MA · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Editors in Pittsfield, MA is $61,410 per year, 21.2% below the national median of $77,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Editors in Pittsfield, MA is $61,410 per year, 21.2% below the national median of $77,920. Pay ranges from under $38,000 at the tenth percentile to more than $131,440 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,560 to $93,070.
Employment stands at 60, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Boston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $86,410. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 122nd of 245 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,000 | −51.2% |
| 25th | $52,560 | −32.5% |
| Median (50th) | $61,410 | −21.2% |
| 75th | $93,070 | +19.4% |
| 90th | $131,440 | +68.7% |
| Mean | $75,630 | −2.9% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $86,410 | 2,480 | |
| 2 | Amherst Town | $78,700 | 80 | |
| 3 | Worcester | $73,950 | 100 | |
| 4 | Barnstable Town | $60,680 | 50 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $58,460 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pittsfield run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $61,410 buys what $58,043 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 25.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$58,043US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,410 a year, 21.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,000 to $131,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $86,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Editors in Pittsfield, MA?
The median annual wage is $61,410, or $29.53 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 $77,920, so pay in Pittsfield, MA is 21.2% 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 $131,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,000 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 $86,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 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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