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Average salary by job family in Pittsburgh
| Management | $128,060 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $122,260 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $102,340 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $100,650 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $98,570 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $94,920 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $86,020 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $68,930 |
| Construction and Extraction | $66,690 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $65,710 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $60,590 |
| Community and Social Service | $57,000 |
| Protective Service | $56,160 |
| Production | $53,060 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,750 |
| Sales and Related | $48,220 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $45,980 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,780 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,860 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,190 |
| Healthcare Support | $36,720 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $34,230 |
Highest-paying jobs in Pittsburgh
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$293,820
- Family Medicine Physicians$281,280
- Chief Executives$278,690
- Psychiatrists$249,810
- Physicians, All Other$229,960
- Pediatricians, General$228,540
- Nurse Anesthetists$221,740
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$212,120
- Physicists$211,220
- Podiatrists$194,960
Most common jobs in Pittsburgh and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 37,200 | $31,340 | $29,250 |
| General and Operations Managers | 31,020 | $122,110 | $100,840 |
| Registered Nurses | 29,360 | $88,880 | $82,370 |
| Retail Salespersons | 28,700 | $33,990 | $30,840 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 27,460 | $28,520 | $28,250 |
| Cashiers | 20,950 | $29,840 | $29,470 |
| Office Clerks, General | 19,150 | $45,120 | $45,040 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 18,830 | $43,400 | $41,830 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 18,060 | $36,810 | $35,900 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 17,280 | $44,770 | $42,790 |
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Cost of living in Pittsburgh
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 94.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $65,230 therefore buys what $68,902 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $231,356, 3.1 times the median household income of $73,942.
$231,356typical home value
$73,942median household income
94.7BEA price parity
2,443,921metro population
Take-home pay in Pittsburgh
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,630 | $30,488 | $2,541 |
| Median wage | $49,650 | $40,549 | $3,379 |
| Average wage | $65,230 | $52,590 | $4,382 |
| 75th percentile wage | $77,830 | $61,194 | $5,100 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh
Management33 jobs
- Chief Executives$279K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$165K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$163K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$161K
- Financial Managers$156K
- Human Resources Managers$145K
- Purchasing Managers$145K
- Marketing Managers$140K
- Sales Managers$140K
- Managers, All Other$139K
- Funeral Home Managers$132K
- Training and Development Managers$125K
- General and Operations Managers$122K
- Fundraising Managers$121K
- Industrial Production Managers$120K
- Construction Managers$119K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$118K
- Public Relations Managers$117K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$114K
- Administrative Services Managers$114K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$113K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$113K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$103K
- Facilities Managers$102K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$96K
- Emergency Management Directors$90K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$81K
- Social and Community Service Managers$79K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$75K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$69K
- Food Service Managers$68K
- Lodging Managers$64K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$54K
Legal7 jobs
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Database Architects$148K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$138K
- Software Developers$126K
- Computer Network Architects$123K
- Actuaries$122K
- Information Security Analysts$110K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$108K
- Database Administrators$106K
- Data Scientists$102K
- Computer Systems Analysts$97K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$91K
- Computer Programmers$91K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$90K
- Statisticians$88K
- Operations Research Analysts$87K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$87K
- Web Developers$81K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$81K
- Computer User Support Specialists$61K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical54 jobs
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$294K
- Family Medicine Physicians$281K
- Psychiatrists$250K
- Physicians, All Other$230K
- Pediatricians, General$229K
- Nurse Anesthetists$222K
- Dentists, All Other Specialists$212K
- Podiatrists$195K
- Dentists, General$165K
- Veterinarians$154K
- Medical Dosimetrists$134K
- Optometrists$133K
- Pharmacists$131K
- Nurse Practitioners$124K
- Physician Assistants$120K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$101K
- Genetic Counselors$95K
- Physical Therapists$94K
- Radiation Therapists$94K
- Registered Nurses$89K
- Occupational Therapists$89K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$87K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$84K
- Audiologists$82K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$81K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$79K
- Dental Hygienists$77K
- Respiratory Therapists$73K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$71K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$71K
- Therapists, All Other$70K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$68K
- Chiropractors$66K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Surgical Technologists$63K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Paramedics$62K
- Recreational Therapists$62K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$57K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$55K
- Athletic Trainers$55K
- Surgical Assistants$54K
- Medical Records Specialists$52K
- Exercise Physiologists$50K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50K
- Opticians, Dispensing$46K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$46K
- Psychiatric Technicians$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$43K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$36K
Architecture and Engineering30 jobs
- Chemical Engineers$139K
- Aerospace Engineers$136K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$135K
- Petroleum Engineers$134K
- Nuclear Engineers$134K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$123K
- Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$113K
- Engineers, All Other$113K
- Electrical Engineers$112K
- Environmental Engineers$107K
- Mechanical Engineers$103K
- Civil Engineers$103K
- Materials Engineers$102K
- Industrial Engineers$102K
- Landscape Architects$100K
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$94K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$93K
- Surveyors$82K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$81K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$73K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Mechanical Drafters$71K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$71K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$71K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$70K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$65K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$60K
Life, Physical, and Social Science29 jobs
- Physicists$211K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$135K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$134K
- Economists$129K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$113K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$105K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$96K
- Psychologists, All Other$96K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$93K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$92K
- Epidemiologists$89K
- School Psychologists$87K
- Life Scientists, All Other$87K
- Chemists$86K
- Urban and Regional Planners$83K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$74K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$72K
- Microbiologists$68K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$68K
- Conservation Scientists$58K
- Chemical Technicians$58K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$58K
- Forensic Science Technicians$58K
- Social Science Research Assistants$56K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$56K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$55K
- Biological Technicians$51K
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$49K
- Food Science Technicians$47K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$157K
- Project Management Specialists$103K
- Financial Risk Specialists$103K
- Financial Examiners$101K
- Management Analysts$97K
- Labor Relations Specialists$96K
- Credit Analysts$95K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$94K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$89K
- Budget Analysts$89K
- Insurance Underwriters$88K
- Accountants and Auditors$83K
- Cost Estimators$83K
- Loan Officers$81K
- Logisticians$81K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78K
- Compliance Officers$78K
- Training and Development Specialists$76K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$75K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75K
- Human Resources Specialists$73K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$68K
- Fundraisers$67K
- Tax Preparers$67K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$65K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$63K
- Credit Counselors$59K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$56K
Educational Instruction and Library53 jobs
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$130K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$124K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$117K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$93K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$89K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$85K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$84K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$84K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$79K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$74K
- Curators$70K
- Instructional Coordinators$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$69K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$67K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$67K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$66K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$65K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$64K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$62K
- Archivists$61K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$61K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$57K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$46K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Library Technicians$44K
- Tutors$43K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$40K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$40K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$39K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$34K
Construction and Extraction40 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$104K
- Boilermakers$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$89K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$81K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$75K
- Electricians$75K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$75K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$70K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$69K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$69K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$69K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$69K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$67K
- Tile and Stone Setters$67K
- Stonemasons$67K
- Carpenters$67K
- Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators$65K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$63K
- Sheet Metal Workers$63K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$63K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$62K
- Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas$60K
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators$58K
- Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$57K
- Roofers$56K
- Glaziers$55K
- Construction Laborers$54K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$54K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$54K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$53K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$53K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$53K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$53K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$52K
- Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$50K
- Carpet Installers$47K
- Helpers--Carpenters$44K
- Helpers--Electricians$41K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$39K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media27 jobs
- Art Directors$95K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$87K
- Music Directors and Composers$78K
- Broadcast Technicians$78K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$74K
- Producers and Directors$74K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$72K
- Editors$71K
- Fashion Designers$69K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$69K
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$67K
- Interior Designers$66K
- Coaches and Scouts$65K
- Interpreters and Translators$65K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$65K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$62K
- Graphic Designers$61K
- Film and Video Editors$61K
- Public Relations Specialists$60K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$55K
- Audio and Video Technicians$55K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$54K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$53K
- Photographers$52K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$45K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44K
- Floral Designers$37K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair39 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$101K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$98K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$81K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$80K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$78K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$77K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$70K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$67K
- Millwrights$66K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$66K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$65K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$65K
- Rail Car Repairers$65K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$64K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$61K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$58K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$58K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$58K
- Riggers$57K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Home Appliance Repairers$55K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$54K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Motorcycle Mechanics$53K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$52K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$51K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$50K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$50K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$49K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$49K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$47K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$46K
- Bicycle Repairers$42K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$42K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$87K
- Health Education Specialists$73K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$73K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$67K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$65K
- Healthcare Social Workers$65K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$60K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$60K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$57K
- Clergy$56K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55K
- Community Health Workers$53K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$52K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$50K
- Counselors, All Other$47K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$44K
- Religious Workers, All Other$36K
Protective Service21 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$104K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$103K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$91K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$89K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$68K
- Firefighters$66K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$65K
- Transportation Security Screeners$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$55K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$54K
- Animal Control Workers$52K
- Bailiffs$52K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$47K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$46K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40K
- Security Guards$40K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$37K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$37K
- School Bus Monitors$34K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28K
Production74 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$95K
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$91K
- Gas Plant Operators$87K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$71K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$70K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$69K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$67K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$67K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$63K
- Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$60K
- Tool and Die Makers$60K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$60K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$59K
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$58K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$58K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$57K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$57K
- Machinists$56K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$55K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$55K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$54K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$53K
- Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, and Kettle Operators and Tenders$53K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$51K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$51K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$51K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$50K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$49K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$49K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$49K
- Foundry Mold and Coremakers$49K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Furniture Finishers$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Printing Press Operators$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$45K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$45K
- Upholsterers$45K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$44K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$44K
- Etchers and Engravers$44K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$43K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$43K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$42K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$41K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$41K
- Food Batchmakers$40K
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$39K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$38K
- Bakers$35K
- Sewing Machine Operators$35K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$33K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$31K
Office and Administrative Support49 jobs
- Meter Readers, Utilities$72K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$70K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Brokerage Clerks$65K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Clerks$61K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$59K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$56K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$54K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$53K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$53K
- Procurement Clerks$51K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$51K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$51K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$51K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$50K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$49K
- New Accounts Clerks$49K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$49K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$49K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48K
- Statistical Assistants$47K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Order Clerks$47K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$47K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$45K
- File Clerks$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Word Processors and Typists$43K
- Tellers$42K
- Couriers and Messengers$41K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$36K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$35K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$32K
Sales and Related19 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$115K
- Sales Engineers$105K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$89K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$82K
- Real Estate Brokers$77K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$76K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$76K
- Insurance Sales Agents$74K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$70K
- Advertising Sales Agents$66K
- Travel Agents$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$49K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$45K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$42K
- Parts Salespersons$41K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$41K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$30K
- Telemarketers$29K
Transportation and Material Moving31 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$147K
- Transportation Inspectors$97K
- Ship Engineers$78K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$73K
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators$69K
- Bridge and Lock Tenders$68K
- Crane and Tower Operators$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$63K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$62K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$57K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$50K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$48K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Bus Drivers, School$47K
- Wellhead Pumpers$46K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$41K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$40K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$38K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$36K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Driver/Sales Workers$33K
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$32K
- Parking Attendants$31K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance10 jobs
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$52K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$48K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$46K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$44K
- Pest Control Workers$43K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$40K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Personal Care and Service25 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$65K
- Gambling Dealers$57K
- Costume Attendants$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45K
- Skincare Specialists$45K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$44K
- Residential Advisors$42K
- Concierges$39K
- Funeral Attendants$39K
- Animal Trainers$38K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$34K
- Barbers$34K
- Tour and Travel Guides$34K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$34K
- Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other$33K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$33K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$31K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30K
- Childcare Workers$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27K
- Shampooers$23K
Healthcare Support17 jobs
- Massage Therapists$65K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$64K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$59K
- Dental Assistants$51K
- Psychiatric Aides$48K
- Medical Transcriptionists$47K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$44K
- Nursing Assistants$43K
- Medical Assistants$42K
- Phlebotomists$42K
- Occupational Therapy Aides$39K
- Pharmacy Aides$39K
- Physical Therapist Aides$38K
- Orderlies$38K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Waiters and Waitresses$40K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36K
- Bartenders$35K
- Cooks, Restaurant$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$32K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$31K
- Food Preparation Workers$31K
- Dishwashers$30K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Cooks, Fast Food$28K
- Cooks, Short Order$20K
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Salary in Pittsburgh: questions
What is a good salary in Pittsburgh?
Half of all workers in the Pittsburgh metro earn less than $49,650 and the average is $65,230. Earning more than $77,830 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Pittsburgh to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $66,981, because prices here are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Pittsburgh?
General Internal Medicine Physicians ($293,820), Family Medicine Physicians ($281,280), Chief Executives ($278,690).
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. Area Pittsburgh, PA (38300), all occupations and 642 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
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