Recruiter salary in Pittsfield, MA
Pittsfield is the least expensive place in Massachusetts to hire a recruiter. The median is $74,210 a year1, 13.3% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $85,630 and 2.3% below the US median of $75,940. Nationally it ranks #131 of 521 areas. The market is small, about 290 people, 1% of the Massachusetts total, so expect few local candidates at a time.
BLS occupation 13-1071, 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 | $49,850 | $74,210 | $119,660 | |
| Massachusetts | $57,500 | $85,630 | $145,130 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
The middle half of recruiters in Pittsfield earns $60,540–$94,700. Pay is tightly grouped: the top tenth starts at $119,660, only 2.4 times the bottom tenth, against 2.7 times across the US, so the going rate is easier to read. The mean ($80,320) is 8% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $34,160 wide, against $48,010 across Massachusetts and $40,770 nationally: employers in Pittsfield pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a recruiter here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,850 | $4,154 | $23.97 | $64,323 |
| 25th percentile | $60,540 | $5,045 | $29.11 | $78,116 |
| Median | $74,210 | $6,184 | $35.68 | $95,755 |
| 75th percentile | $94,700 | $7,892 | $45.53 | $122,194 |
| 90th percentile | $119,660 | $9,972 | $57.53 | $154,400 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $20,490 a year in pay and about $26,439 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $13,670 in pay. 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 $75,940 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Pittsfield, and the Massachusetts statewide median of $85,630 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Pittsfield
At the $74,210 median, a local hire costs about $95,755 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $21,545 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 #5 by median pay, between marketing specialists ($75,940) and executive assistants ($72,790). Project Coordinator is the highest at $104,640.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Development Representative | +7.2% | 350 | |
| Marketing Specialist | +2.3% | 300 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 290 | |
| Executive Assistant | -1.9% | 150 | |
| Office Manager | -4.5% | 580 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #13 of the 15 roles we track in Pittsfield (-2.3%), between paralegals (-1.1%) and marketing specialists (-3.6%). The typical role here is at +2.0%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost less in Pittsfield than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 5.5% of the jobs in these 15 roles in Pittsfield, 7.0% across Massachusetts and 5.8% 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 $74,210 in Pittsfield to $90,270 in Boston-Cambridge, a gap of $16,060 a year. All 5 areas in Massachusetts with more recruiters than Pittsfield also pay more, among them Boston-Cambridge, MA-NH ($90,270) and Worcester, MA ($77,290).
| Area | Median | vs Pittsfield | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge, MA-NH | +21.6% | 21,770 | |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | +8.8% | 310 | |
| Massachusetts (Nonmetro) | +6.5% | 160 | |
| Springfield, MA | +4.8% | 1,030 | |
| Worcester, MA | +4.2% | 2,050 | |
| Barnstable Town, MA | +2.4% | 400 | |
| Pittsfield, MA | this area | 290 |
Pittsfield against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Pittsfield is #364 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Massachusetts, Bloomington and York-Hanover pay just above Pittsfield and Fresno and Raleigh-Cary just below. All four are within $140 a year of the median in Pittsfield. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Pittsfield | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York-Hanover, PA | +0.2% | 980 | pay | |
| Bloomington, IL | +0.0% | 510 | pay | |
| Pittsfield, MA | this area | 290 | ||
| Fresno, CA | -0.1% | 1,770 | pay | |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | -0.1% | 5,710 | pay | |
| Odessa, TX | -12.3% | 290 | jobs | |
| Jacksonville, NC | -12.8% | 290 | jobs | |
| Las Cruces, NM | -23.0% | 290 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Pittsfield, MA?
About $95,755 a year at the median, or $7,980 a month: $74,210 in pay plus about $21,545 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Pittsfield?
The median was $74,210 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $49,850, the 90th $119,660, and the middle half earned $60,540 to $94,700.
Is Pittsfield the cheapest area in Massachusetts for recruiters?
Yes. Its median of $74,210 is the lowest of 7 areas in Massachusetts. Barnstable Town is next at $76,020.
How many recruiters work in Pittsfield?
BLS counts about 290 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Massachusetts total of 27,300. 5 areas in Massachusetts have more; the closest in size is Amherst Town-Northampton, with about 310.
Does a recruiter cost more than an executive assistant in Pittsfield?
Yes: $1,420 a year more at the median. The medians are $74,210 and $72,790.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1071: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-13.