Median DOL Salary
$84,574
Total DOL Filings
27,245
Companies Hiring
3,183
Cost of Living Index
95.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Pittsburgh, PA$84,574
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 38.8% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Pittsburgh
Highest-Paying Occupations in Pittsburgh
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $218,607 | -0.9% | 22 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $152,000 | +63.8% | 49 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $144,435 | +39.7% | 122 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $130,423 | -15.5% | 15 |
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | -23% | 15 |
| Sales Managers | $130,000 | +1.1% | 7 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,250 | +6% | 25 |
| Lawyers | $125,000 | -2.3% | 16 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $119,704 | +28.8% | 7 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $116,950 | +20% | 6 |
| Financial Managers | $113,090 | -18% | 19 |
| Software Developers | $110,000 | -11.1% | 7 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $110,000 | -31.9% | 157 |
| Marketing Managers | $110,000 | -22.5% | 35 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,000 | +6.5% | 51 |
| Managers, All Other | $104,000 | -19.5% | 9 |
| Pharmacists | $102,689 | -24.4% | 7 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,500 | +18% | 8 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $90,000 | -13.2% | 7 |
| General and Operations Managers | $88,680 | -11.7% | 40 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Pennsylvania
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Pennsylvania.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $220,510 | 14,140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $217,810 | 2,010 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $217,670 | 2,660 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $212,470 | 70 |
| Physicists | $208,470 | 540 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $208,060 | 320 |
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $172,710 | 4,030 |
| Dentists, General | $168,740 | 3,210 |
| Physicians, All Other | $163,100 | 17,780 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $161,570 | 23,320 |
Salary Trend in Pittsburgh, PA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Pittsburgh, PA has a cost of living index of 95.6, which is 4.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $104,603 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $218,607 | $228,669 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $152,000 | $158,996 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $144,435 | $151,083 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $130,423 | $136,426 |
| Dentists, General | $130,000 | $135,983 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.