Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Pittsfield is 650.
  • Nursing Assistants in Pittsfield earn an average of $34,480 per year or $16.58 per hour.
  • The percentage of Massachusetts Nursing Assistants who work in Pittsfield is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Assistants who work in Pittsfield is less than 1%.

Rankings for Pittsfield

  • Ranks #7 in Massachusetts for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Massachusetts for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #109 in the nation for salary and #25 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #393 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Massachusetts

Pittsfield Nursing Assistants earn an average of $34,480 or $16.58 per hour which is 8% less than the Massachusetts average salary of $37,680.

AveragePittsfieldMassachusetts% Difference
Hourly Wage$16.58$18.12-8.50%
Annual Salary$34,480$37,680-8.49%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Pittsfield Nursing Assistants earn an average of $34,480 or $16.58 per hour which is 3% more than the U.S. average salary of $33,250.

AveragePittsfieldU.S.%
Hourly Wage$16.58$15.993.69%
Annual Salary$34,480$33,2503.70%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nursing Assistants in Pittsfield earns an average annual salary of $31,717 which compares to the Massachusetts average annual salary of $37,680. per year.

Cost-of-living in Pittsfield is 9% higher than the Massachusetts average, which means Pittsfield residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Massachusetts average.

  • Massachusetts average salary is $37,680.
  • Massachusetts cost-of-living adjusted salary is $35,071.
  • Pittsfield average salary is $34,480.
  • Pittsfield cost-of-living adjusted salary is $31,717.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Pittsfield$34,480108.71%$31,717
Massachusetts$37,680107.44%$35,071
U.S.$33,250$33,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Pittsfield, 50% of Nursing Assistants earn between $29,450 and $35,570 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Assistants earn more than $43,210, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Assistants.

Approximately 10% of Nursing Assistants earn under $28,350, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Assistants.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year65Under $28,350
15%2 – 4 years98$28,350 – $29,450
25%5 – 9 years162$29,450 – $34,690
25%10 – 14 years162$34,690 – $35,570
15%15 – 20 years98$34,690 – $43,210
10%20+ years65Above $43,210
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $34,480, Pittsfield Nursing Assistants tend to earn less than Nurse Practitioners ($119,050), Registered Nurses ($87,060), and LPNs ($58,970).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Practitioners$119,050
Registered Nurses$87,060
LPNs$58,970
Nursing Assistants$34,480
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Pittsfield Nursing Assistants

The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Pittsfield is 650.

Nursing Assistants earn an average of $34,480 per year or $16.58 per hour in Pittsfield.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Pittsfield Nursing Assistants earn an average of $31,717 per year or $15 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Pittsfield are Nurse Practitioners($119,050), Registered Nurses($87,060), LPNs($58,970).


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