Firefighters Salary in Pittsfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsfield, MA

Median annual salary $58,680 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.21
10th percentile $33,630
90th percentile $73,010
Employed locally 230
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,630
    25th
    $48,070
    50th (median)
    $58,680
    75th
    $58,960
    90th
    $73,010

    Pittsfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,565 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 81% Median Firefighters salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $88,440
    Barnstable Town, MA $75,520
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $74,860
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $73,700
    Massachusetts $73,110

    Related occupations in Pittsfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,270
    Security Guards$45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$94,170
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$83,580
    School Bus Monitors$33,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Pittsfield?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Pittsfield, MA is $28.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.49 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsfield above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Pittsfield, MA is 1.4% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Pittsfield?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $33,630 per year in Pittsfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,070.