Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Pittsfield, MA

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

Median annual salary $47,250 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.72
10th percentile $39,030
90th percentile $66,170
Employed locally 240
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,030
    25th
    $40,080
    50th (median)
    $47,250
    75th
    $50,110
    90th
    $66,170

    Pittsfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,565 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 65% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $56,700
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $54,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,010
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,740
    Yakima, WA $48,720

    Related occupations in Pittsfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56,550
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$69,680
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$84,460
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$61,260
    Rehabilitation Counselors$41,790
    Healthcare Social Workers$71,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Pittsfield?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Pittsfield, MA is $22.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.14 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsfield above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Pittsfield, MA is 4.7% above the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Pittsfield?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $39,030 per year in Pittsfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,080.