Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Pittsfield is 180.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Pittsfield earn an average of $54,620 per year or $26.26 per hour.
  • The percentage of Massachusetts Health Care Social Workers who work in Pittsfield is 2%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Pittsfield is less than 1%.

Rankings for Pittsfield

  • Ranks #8 in Massachusetts for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Massachusetts for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #319 in the nation for salary and #25 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #169 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Massachusetts

Pittsfield Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $54,620 or $26.26 per hour which is 14% less than the Massachusetts average salary of $64,250.

AveragePittsfieldMassachusetts% Difference
Hourly Wage$26.26$30.89-14.99%
Annual Salary$54,620$64,250-14.99%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Pittsfield Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $54,620 or $26.26 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AveragePittsfieldU.S.%
Hourly Wage$26.26$29.96-12.35%
Annual Salary$54,620$62,310-12.34%
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, Health Care Social Workers in Pittsfield earns an average annual salary of $50,244 which compares to the Massachusetts average annual salary of $64,250. 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 $64,250.
  • Massachusetts cost-of-living adjusted salary is $59,801.
  • Pittsfield average salary is $54,620.
  • Pittsfield cost-of-living adjusted salary is $50,244.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Pittsfield$54,620108.71%$50,244
Massachusetts$64,250107.44%$59,801
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Pittsfield, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $37,510 and $60,920 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $77,460, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $37,510, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year18Under $37,510
15%2 – 4 years27$37,510 – $37,510
25%5 – 9 years45$37,510 – $47,780
25%10 – 14 years45$47,780 – $60,920
15%15 – 20 years27$47,780 – $77,460
10%20+ years18Above $77,460
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($44,170), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,260).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$54,620
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,260
Social Workers$44,170
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Pittsfield Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Pittsfield is 180.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $54,620 per year or $26.26 per hour in Pittsfield.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Pittsfield Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $50,244 per year or $24 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Pittsfield are Health Care Social Workers($54,620), Substance Abuse Counselors($52,260), Social Workers($44,170).


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Official Data Sources for Health Care Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data