Home Health and Personal Care Aides Salary in Pittsfield, MA

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

Median annual salary $39,140 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.82
10th percentile $36,690
90th percentile $41,730
Employed locally 2,560
National median $34,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,690
    25th
    $37,640
    50th (median)
    $39,140
    75th
    $39,250
    90th
    $41,730

    Pittsfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,565 2023 • Census ACS
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary vs area income 54% Median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Home Health and Personal Care Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grants Pass, OR $53,120
    Longview-Kelso, WA $47,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,690
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $46,350
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $46,260
    Walla Walla, WA $46,140

    Nearby metros — Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,690
    Yakima, WA $44,280
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $39,790
    Massachusetts $39,520
    Springfield, MA $39,520
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $39,520

    Related occupations in Pittsfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $44,800
    Medical Assistants $45,340
    Dental Assistants $48,980
    Massage Therapists $81,720
    Phlebotomists $45,520
    Physical Therapist Assistants $72,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Home Health and Personal Care Aides make per hour in Pittsfield?

    The median hourly wage for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Pittsfield, MA is $18.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.82 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsfield above or below average for Home Health and Personal Care Aides salaries?

    The median Home Health and Personal Care Aides salary in Pittsfield, MA is 12.1% above the national median of $34,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Pittsfield?

    Entry-level Home Health and Personal Care Aides (10th percentile) earn around $36,690 per year in Pittsfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,640.