SOC 13-1131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fundraisers — Pittsfield
Pittsfield, MA · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Fundraisers in Pittsfield, MA is $78,640 per year, 8.4% above the national median of $72,550.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Fundraisers in Pittsfield, MA is $78,640 per year, 8.4% above the national median of $72,550. Half of workers earn between $55,760 and $97,800. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,630 and the ninetieth at $119,640.
Employment stands at 150, or 2.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Amherst Town records the highest median at $82,340. Of the 245 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 75th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,630 | −35.7% |
| 25th | $55,760 | −23.1% |
| Median (50th) | $78,640 | +8.4% |
| 75th | $97,800 | +34.8% |
| 90th | $119,640 | +64.9% |
| Mean | $79,540 | +9.6% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst Town | $82,340 | 320 | |
| 2 | Boston | $80,340 | 4,620 | |
| 3 | Barnstable Town | $78,890 | 140 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $64,320 | 190 | |
| 5 | Worcester | $59,420 | 450 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pittsfield run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $78,640 buys what $74,329 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,329US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,640 a year, 8.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,630 to $119,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Amherst Town, at $82,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fundraisers in Pittsfield, MA?
The median annual wage is $78,640, or $37.81 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 $72,550, so pay in Pittsfield, MA is 8.4% higher. 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 $119,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,630 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 Amherst Town, at $82,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 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.
Explore related data