DOL Median (Pittsburgh, PA)
$58,000
vs National
-17.1%
National: $70,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$60,669
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$58,000
-17.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$70,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Physicists in Pittsburgh, PA earns $58,000 in nominal terms, which is 17.1% below the national average of $70,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $60,669 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pittsburgh, PA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UPCI Cancer Services | $161,500 | 4 |
| UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside | $132,899 | 6 |
| Allegheny Clinic | $127,500 | 3 |
| ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL RADIATION ONCOLOGY DEPA | $127,000 | 2 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $54,235 | 3 |
| University of Pittsburgh | $53,186 | 13 |
| Allegheny Health Network | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Physicists make in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median Physicists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $58,000 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Pittsburgh, PA a good place to work as a Physicists?
A Physicists in Pittsburgh, PA earns 17.1% less than the national median of $70,000, or $60,669 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.