Bartenders pay range in Pittsfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,720 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Pittsfield earn between $32,150 and $46,320.
- $31K10th
- $32K25th
- $35KMedian
- $46K75th
- $64K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,310 | $3,526 | $20.34 |
| Median | $35,390 | $2,949 | $17.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,150 | $2,679 | $15.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,320 | $3,860 | $22.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Pittsfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Bartenders in Pittsfield earn 6% less than the Massachusetts average ($45,120) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | $42,310 | $35,390 | $31,200 | $63,720 | 450 |
| Massachusetts | $45,120 | $37,440 | $31,890 | $70,870 | 19,850 |
| United States | $40,790 | $34,340 | $20,110 | $73,770 | 756,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bartenders salary after taxes in Pittsfield
On the average salary of $42,310, a single filer in Pittsfield takes home about $34,381 a year, or $2,865 a month and $1,322 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Pittsfield a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsfield area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $42,310 buys what about $44,487 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsfield ($51,860). A typical home costs $391,817, or 9.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Massachusetts cities
Pittsfield ranks 4th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Barnstable pays the most ($48,450).
- Barnstable$48,450
- Boston$46,040
- Amherst$42,770
- Pittsfield$42,310
- Worcester$41,400
- Springfield$41,310
Highest-paying cities for bartenders
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,360).
- Kahului, HI$91,360
- Honolulu, HI$72,660
- New York, NY$63,630
- Seattle, WA$62,090
- Portland, ME$60,600
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Bartenders salary in Pittsfield: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Pittsfield?
$20.34 an hour on average, and $17.02 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Pittsfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,150, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Pittsfield?
About $34,381 a year ($2,865 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,310. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do bartenders earn more in Pittsfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($40,790).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011; area Pittsfield, MA (38340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.63, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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