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Berkshire Medical Center

725 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201

County:BerkshireCBSA Area:Pittsfield, MAOwnership:Non-ProfitType:Acute Care

At a glance

Berkshire Medical Center is a non-profit, acute care hospital located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, a mid-size city that offers a supportive community setting. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location suggest it may be open to welcoming diverse staff in the future. The presence of an international population in the area could provide a sense of community for nurses coming from abroad.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
319
RN Count
404
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Non-Profit
Licensure in Massachusetts

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES, Josef Silny
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Implementation

Specific educational requirements

Pittsfield, MA overview

Financials

Median $101,840
$74,130
10th
$128,840
90th
Cost of Living Index
92.97(7.03 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $109,544 (+15% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:18.3 min
Drive
85.5%
  • Drive85.5%
  • Public transit1.7%
  • Walk2.9%
  • Other1.4%
  • Work from home8.4%

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
95,692
Mid-Size City (50k–199k)
International Population
6,079
Population with Bachelor's+
36,320

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Massachusetts state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–122nd of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed45th of 50Bottom 25%
1 (best)50
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