Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Pittsfield, MA

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

Median annual salary $74,270 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.71
10th percentile $46,670
90th percentile $98,210
Employed locally 270
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,670
    25th
    $60,300
    50th (median)
    $74,270
    75th
    $80,790
    90th
    $98,210

    Pittsfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,565 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 102% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,370
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $119,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $114,200
    Yakima, WA $91,690
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,820
    Madison, WI $83,120

    Related occupations in Pittsfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,190
    Firefighters $58,680
    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 Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Pittsfield?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Pittsfield, MA is $35.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.70 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsfield above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Pittsfield, MA is 2.6% below the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Pittsfield?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $46,670 per year in Pittsfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,300.