Medical Assistants Salary in Pittsfield, MA

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

Median annual salary $45,340 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.80
10th percentile $37,170
90th percentile $53,590
Employed locally 300
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,170
    25th
    $38,050
    50th (median)
    $45,340
    75th
    $47,220
    90th
    $53,590

    Pittsfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,565 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 62% Median Medical Assistants salary is 38% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $49,710
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $49,150
    Barnstable Town, MA $49,060
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $48,780

    Related occupations in Pittsfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $39,140
    Nursing Assistants $44,800
    Dental Assistants $48,980
    Massage Therapists $81,720
    Phlebotomists $45,520
    Physical Therapist Assistants $72,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Pittsfield?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Pittsfield, MA is $21.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.63 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsfield above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Pittsfield, MA is 2.6% above the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Pittsfield?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $37,170 per year in Pittsfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,050.