SOC 21-1093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social and Human Service Assistants — Pittsfield
Pittsfield, MA · 5 metro areas compared
At $44,730, median pay for Social and Human Service Assistants in Pittsfield, MA tracks the national median of $45,930 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $44,730, median pay for Social and Human Service Assistants in Pittsfield, MA tracks the national median of $45,930 closely. Pay ranges from under $38,460 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,530 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $42,230 to $49,860.
The area has 190 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.21 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Barnstable Town records the highest median at $47,990. Of the 245 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 195th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,460 | −16.3% |
| 25th | $42,230 | −8.1% |
| Median (50th) | $44,730 | −2.6% |
| 75th | $49,860 | +8.6% |
| 90th | $58,530 | +27.4% |
| Mean | $47,100 | +2.5% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnstable Town | $47,990 | 200 | |
| 2 | Boston | $47,530 | 6,090 | |
| 3 | Worcester | $46,030 | 1,060 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $44,970 | 740 | |
| 5 | Amherst Town | $44,900 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pittsfield run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $44,730 buys what $42,278 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,278US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,730 a year, 2.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,460 to $58,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Barnstable Town, at $47,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Pittsfield, MA?
The median annual wage is $44,730, or $21.51 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 $45,930, so pay in Pittsfield, MA is 2.6% 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 $58,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,460 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 $47,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 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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