SOC 39-7010 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Tour and Travel Guides — Pittsfield
Pittsfield, MA · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Tour and Travel Guides in Pittsfield, MA is $34,280 per year, 10.1% below the national median of $38,120.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Tour and Travel Guides in Pittsfield, MA is $34,280 per year, 10.1% below the national median of $38,120. Half of workers earn between $34,040 and $43,960. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $33,760 and the ninetieth at $69,110.
Employment stands at 120, or 2.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Barnstable Town records the highest median at $38,880. Of the 245 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 240th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,760 | −11.4% |
| 25th | $34,040 | −10.7% |
| Median (50th) | $34,280 | −10.1% |
| 75th | $43,960 | +15.3% |
| 90th | $69,110 | +81.3% |
| Mean | $41,370 | +8.5% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnstable Town | $38,880 | 110 | |
| 2 | Boston | $38,440 | 1,290 | |
| 3 | Worcester | $35,990 | 100 | |
| 4 | Springfield | $32,150 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pittsfield run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $34,280 buys what $32,401 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,401US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,280 a year, 10.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,760 to $69,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Barnstable Town, at $38,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Tour and Travel Guides in Pittsfield, MA?
The median annual wage is $34,280, or $16.48 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 $38,120, so pay in Pittsfield, MA is 10.1% 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 $69,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,760 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 $38,880 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 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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