Accountant salary in Pittsfield, MA
Pittsfield pays accountants less than Massachusetts as a whole but still more than the country. The median is $84,640 a year1: 14.9% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $99,460 and 1.1% above the US median of $83,680. That is in the top quarter of US areas (#64 of 521). BLS counts about 480 people in this job here, 1% of the Massachusetts total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Pittsfield, MA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Pittsfield against Massachusetts and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield, MA | $58,390 | $84,640 | $131,000 | |
| Massachusetts | $70,460 | $99,460 | $160,100 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Pittsfield earns $71,000–$101,960. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $131,000, only 2.2 times the bottom tenth, against 2.6 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $30,960 wide, against $49,190 across Massachusetts and $42,790 nationally: employers in Pittsfield pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,390 | $4,866 | $28.07 | $75,342 |
| 25th percentile | $71,000 | $5,917 | $34.13 | $91,613 |
| Median | $84,640 | $7,053 | $40.69 | $109,213 |
| 75th percentile | $101,960 | $8,497 | $49.02 | $131,561 |
| 90th percentile | $131,000 | $10,917 | $62.98 | $169,032 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $13,640 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $17,320, or about $22,348 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Pittsfield, and the Massachusetts statewide median of $99,460 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Pittsfield
At the $84,640 median, a local hire costs about $109,213 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $24,573 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Pittsfield
Of the 15 roles we track in Pittsfield, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($104,640); sales development representatives come next at $79,530.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +23.6% | 210 | |
| Accountant | this role | 480 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -6.0% | 350 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -10.3% | 300 | |
| Recruiter | -12.3% | 290 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #9 of the 15 roles we track in Pittsfield (+1.1%), between office managers (+2.0%) and payroll specialists (+0.8%). The typical role here is at +2.0%, so this job follows the area's general pay level. Accountants hold 9.2% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Pittsfield, 11.9% across Massachusetts and 9.2% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Massachusetts
Across the 7 areas of Massachusetts with data for this job, the median runs from $84,390 in Amherst Town-Northampton to $100,150 in Boston-Cambridge, a gap of $15,760 a year. Of the 5 areas in Massachusetts with more accountants than Pittsfield, 1 pays less: Amherst Town-Northampton, MA ($84,390).
| Area | Median | vs Pittsfield | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge, MA-NH | +18.3% | 37,150 | |
| Barnstable Town, MA | +13.6% | 760 | |
| Worcester, MA | +11.1% | 3,090 | |
| Massachusetts (Nonmetro) | +10.3% | 310 | |
| Springfield, MA | +8.7% | 1,720 | |
| Pittsfield, MA | this area | 480 | |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | -0.3% | 490 |
Pittsfield against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Pittsfield is #365 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the top quarter of US areas. Outside Massachusetts, Albany-Schenectady and Santa Cruz-Watsonville pay just above Pittsfield and Naples-Marco Island and Richmond just below. All four are within $420 a year of the median in Pittsfield. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Pittsfield | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | +0.3% | 740 | pay | |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY | +0.0% | 4,680 | pay | |
| Pittsfield, MA | this area | 480 | ||
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | -0.1% | 1,430 | pay | |
| Richmond, VA | -0.5% | 7,920 | pay | |
| Bloomington, IN | -9.5% | 480 | jobs | |
| Houma-Bayou Cane, LA | -11.8% | 480 | jobs | |
| Las Cruces, NM | -20.3% | 480 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Pittsfield, MA?
About $109,213 a year at the median, or $9,101 a month: $84,640 in pay plus about $24,573 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What do accountants earn in Pittsfield?
Pay here is higher than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $84,640 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $58,390, the 90th $131,000, and the middle half earned $71,000 to $101,960.
Is Pittsfield cheaper than the rest of Massachusetts for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $84,640 against $99,460 statewide. The next area up in Massachusetts is Springfield at $92,010, the next down Amherst Town-Northampton at $84,390.
How many accountants work in Pittsfield?
BLS counts about 480 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Massachusetts total of 46,230. 5 areas in Massachusetts have more; the closest in size is Amherst Town-Northampton, with about 490.
Does an accountant cost more than a sales development representative in Pittsfield?
Yes: $5,110 a year more at the median. The medians are $84,640 and $79,530.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
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