Jobs, pay and daily life in Pittsburgh, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Pittsburgh is a city in Pennsylvania with 304,759 residents. The median household earns $65,742 a year and the median rent is $1,261 a month, which is 23.0% of the median household income. It is part of the Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan area, where BLS counts 1,114,490 jobs.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 37,200 | 1.21 | $29,250 | $23,980 | $38,590 | -18% |
| General and Operations Managers | 31,020 | 1.24 | $100,840 | $50,130 | $216,150 | -5% |
| Registered Nurses | 29,360 | 1.21 | $82,370 | $67,910 | $111,790 | -16% |
| Retail Salespersons | 28,700 | 1.03 | $30,840 | $23,670 | $45,990 | -13% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 27,460 | 0.99 | $28,250 | $21,960 | $35,630 | -9% |
| Cashiers | 20,950 | 0.95 | $29,470 | $22,190 | $36,720 | -10% |
| Office Clerks, General | 19,150 | 1.08 | $45,040 | $28,270 | $62,320 | +0% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 18,830 | 0.89 | $41,830 | $32,020 | $57,520 | +4% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 18,060 | 0.89 | $35,900 | $28,180 | $46,300 | -4% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 17,280 | 0.93 | $42,790 | $31,110 | $60,300 | -4% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 16,140 | 1.02 | $36,500 | $28,150 | $48,480 | -1% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 16,120 | 0.99 | $35,470 | $21,440 | $61,480 | +1% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 14,620 | 0.99 | $57,880 | $42,970 | $76,810 | -1% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 13,260 | 1.31 | $36,130 | $21,930 | $43,650 | -3% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 12,160 | 0.99 | $45,550 | $30,470 | $60,270 | -4% |
| Nursing Assistants | 12,140 | 1.17 | $43,080 | $37,990 | $47,620 | +2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 10,440 | 1.01 | $63,260 | $43,010 | $96,620 | -9% |
| Accountants and Auditors | 10,430 | 1.00 | $76,940 | $51,040 | $124,880 | -8% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 10,330 | 0.94 | $49,250 | $34,270 | $74,960 | -1% |
| Software Developers | 10,320 | 0.85 | $124,500 | $76,030 | $191,710 | -8% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,730 | 2.25 | $275,930 | $165,600 | $407,650 | +13% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | 500 | 1.36 | $223,570 | $193,220 | $267,940 | -6% |
| Chief Executives | 1,660 | 1.13 | $216,060 | $117,930 | $543,370 | +1% |
| Physicians, All Other | 6,260 | 2.55 | $187,680 | $70,850 | $423,340 | -29% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2,060 | 1.30 | $161,720 | $121,540 | $220,620 | -6% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 5,290 | 1.10 | $159,090 | $100,500 | $224,130 | -9% |
| Dentists, General | 1,050 | 1.18 | $155,250 | $69,990 | $309,220 | -9% |
| Database Architects | 570 | 1.18 | $152,800 | $89,060 | $197,170 | +10% |
| Financial Managers | 6,460 | 1.07 | $136,330 | $80,390 | $264,440 | -18% |
| Pharmacists | 3,300 | 1.43 | $134,180 | $107,650 | $160,250 | -5% |
| Lawyers | 5,550 | 1.03 | $133,040 | $65,220 | $308,000 | -17% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,600 | 1.01 | $131,690 | $78,400 | $214,820 | -12% |
| Managers, All Other | 3,860 | 0.87 | $130,750 | $72,140 | $212,400 | -8% |
| Veterinarians | 640 | 1.07 | $128,290 | $90,470 | $291,150 | -1% |
| Marketing Managers | 2,060 | 0.73 | $127,590 | $73,650 | $217,110 | -24% |
| Physician Assistants | 2,560 | 2.21 | $125,230 | $98,630 | $146,930 | -8% |
| Sales Managers | 3,890 | 0.85 | $125,060 | $64,480 | $219,340 | -16% |
| Software Developers | 10,320 | 0.85 | $124,500 | $76,030 | $191,710 | -8% |
| Computer Network Architects | 1,110 | 0.86 | $123,410 | $77,470 | $166,360 | -8% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 1,980 | 0.85 | $119,630 | $102,680 | $154,370 | -10% |
These figures are for the whole Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $49,650 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.0% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 34.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 14.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 9.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5.4% |
| Other services | 4.3% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 4.2% |
| Construction | 3.3% |
| Public administration | 3.3% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.3% |
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 47.5% |
| Public transit | 11.5% |
| Walk | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 22.4% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 8.8% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,742 |
| Income per person | $45,385 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,261 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 23.0% |
| Median home value | $205,800 |
| Homeowners | 47.7% |
| Poverty rate | 20.1% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 94.7 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $49,650 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 3.07%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 49.1% |
| Born abroad | 9.5% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 64.3% |
Work permits are federal: see permits and first steps.
| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -2.8 | 27 | 73 |
| Feb | -1.8 | 29 | 68 |
| Mar | 3.2 | 38 | 78 |
| Apr | 9.9 | 50 | 85 |
| May | 15.8 | 60 | 94 |
| Jun | 20.5 | 69 | 105 |
| Jul | 23.1 | 74 | 91 |
| Aug | 22.6 | 73 | 81 |
| Sep | 18.8 | 66 | 85 |
| Oct | 11.6 | 53 | 84 |
| Nov | 5.0 | 41 | 68 |
| Dec | -0.1 | 32 | 79 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | OH | 92 mi | 189,247 | $48,076 | $955 |
| Cleveland | OH | 114 mi | 365,391 | $43,383 | $961 |
| Columbus | OH | 162 mi | 931,551 | $67,084 | $1,383 |
| Buffalo | NY | 179 mi | 276,854 | $50,041 | $1,046 |
| Arlington | VA | 187 mi | 236,254 | $142,114 | $2,322 |
| Washington | DC | 190 mi | 702,250 | $109,707 | $1,931 |
| Alexandria | VA | 190 mi | 156,976 | $119,681 | $2,089 |
| Baltimore | MD | 195 mi | 568,271 | $64,778 | $1,345 |
| Toledo | OH | 206 mi | 267,463 | $49,724 | $901 |
| Detroit | MI | 210 mi | 645,702 | $39,209 | $1,091 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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304,759 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,261 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 23.0% of the median household income.
$65,742 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
3.0% (BLS metro area 2026M09).
Pennsylvania. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.