SOC 31-1131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nursing Assistants — Pittsfield
Pittsfield, MA · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Nursing Assistants in Pittsfield, MA is $46,620 per year, 10.3% above the national median of $42,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Nursing Assistants in Pittsfield, MA is $46,620 per year, 10.3% above the national median of $42,260. Half of workers earn between $45,000 and $48,620. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,190 and the ninetieth at $52,890.
Employment stands at 810, or 14.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Barnstable Town records the highest median at $48,520. Of the 245 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 184th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,190 | −9.6% |
| 25th | $45,000 | +6.5% |
| Median (50th) | $46,620 | +10.3% |
| 75th | $48,620 | +15.0% |
| 90th | $52,890 | +25.2% |
| Mean | $46,980 | +11.2% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnstable Town | $48,520 | 1,030 | |
| 2 | Boston | $47,590 | 26,130 | |
| 3 | Amherst Town | $46,110 | 540 | |
| 4 | Worcester | $45,710 | 5,250 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $44,740 | 2,930 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pittsfield run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $46,620 buys what $44,064 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,064US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,620 a year, 10.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,190 to $52,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 810 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Barnstable Town, at $48,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nursing Assistants in Pittsfield, MA?
The median annual wage is $46,620, or $22.41 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 $42,260, so pay in Pittsfield, MA is 10.3% 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 $52,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,190 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 Barnstable Town, at $48,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 810 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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