As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for Special-Needs Caregiver in Pittsfield, MA is $31,061, equivalent to $15 per hour, $597 weekly, or $2,588 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Special-Needs Caregiver in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Special-Needs Caregiver in Pittsfield, MA vary widely, spanning from $25,851 to $36,378. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($28,334) and 75th percentile ($33,844), while top earners (90th percentile) make $36,378 per year. This $5,510 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Time Management or Laundry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Pittsfield Special-Needs Caregiver often earn 5.7% higher than national averages. However, Pittsfield currently ranks 290 statewide for Special-Needs Caregiver job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Special-Needs Caregiver Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Special-Needs Caregiver Salary $25,851 Pittsfield, MA August 01, 2025
25th Percentile Special-Needs Caregiver Salary $28,334 Pittsfield, MA August 01, 2025
50th Percentile Special-Needs Caregiver Salary $31,061 Pittsfield, MA August 01, 2025
75th Percentile Special-Needs Caregiver Salary $33,844 Pittsfield, MA August 01, 2025
90th Percentile Special-Needs Caregiver Salary $36,378 Pittsfield, MA August 01, 2025
25% $28,334 10% $25,851 90% $36,378 75% $33,844 $31,061 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Special-Needs Caregiver ?

A caregiver or carer is an unpaid or paid member of a person's social network who helps them with activities of daily living. Caregiving is most commonly used to address impairments related to old age, disability, a disease, or a mental disorder. Typical duties of a caregiver might include taking care of someone who has a chronic illness or disease; managing medications or talking to doctors and nurses on someone's behalf; helping to bathe or dress someone who is frail or disabled; or taking care of household chores, meals, or bills for someone who cannot do these things alone. With an incre...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Special-Needs Caregiver in Pittsfield, MA. The base salary for Special-Needs Caregiver ranges from $28,334 to $33,844 with the average base salary of $31,061. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,636 to $44,330 with the average total cash compensation of $40,068.

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About Pittsfield, Massachusetts    Pittsfield is located at 42°27′N 73°15′W / 42.450°N 73.250°W / 42.450; -73.250 (42.4522, -73.2515). According to the United States Census Bureau, t....More

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