Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Pittsburgh, PA
Careers in Pittsburgh, PA: pay and employment for 558 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 38300), which includes Pittsburgh and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Pittsburgh city limits.
Quick answer
In the Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan area (CBSA 38300), BLS OEWS counted 1,114,490 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $49,650 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Family Medicine Physician ($275,930), CEO ($216,060), Physicians, All Other ($187,680). The largest occupations are Home Health and Personal Care Aides (37,200), Operations Manager (31,020), Registered Nurse (29,360).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan area at 94.7 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 5% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary. Cost of living in Pittsburgh, PA.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Family Medicine Physician$275,930 median · 1,730 employed
- CEO$216,060 median · 1,660 employed
- Physicians, All Other$187,680 median · 6,260 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$161,720 median · 2,060 employed
- IT Manager$159,090 median · 5,290 employed
- Dentist$155,250 median · 1,050 employed
- Database Architect$152,800 median · 570 employed
- Financial Manager$136,330 median · 6,460 employed
- Pharmacist$134,180 median · 3,300 employed
- Lawyer$133,040 median · 5,550 employed
Largest occupations
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides37,200 employed · $29,250 median
- Operations Manager31,020 employed · $100,840 median
- Registered Nurse29,360 employed · $82,370 median
- Sales Associate28,700 employed · $30,840 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers27,460 employed · $28,250 median
- Cashier20,950 employed · $29,470 median
- Office Clerks, General19,150 employed · $45,040 median
- Material Handler18,830 employed · $41,830 median
- Stocker18,060 employed · $35,900 median
- Customer Service Representative17,280 employed · $42,790 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Lineman$105,590 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$103,060 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$101,600 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Detective$95,120 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$91,500 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Police Officer$83,190 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$83,030 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$79,480 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Mason$76,940 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,690 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Pittsburgh, PA
CRNA$223,570 medianDental Hygienist$75,960 medianNurse Practitioner$119,630 medianElectrician$69,340 medianPharmacist$134,180 medianPhysical Therapist$97,750 medianParalegal$63,620 medianProject Manager$99,320 medianDentist$155,250 medianPhlebotomist$40,430 medianPhysician Assistant$125,230 medianRegistered Nurse$82,370 medianLawyer$133,040 medianMedical Assistant$42,840 medianRespiratory Therapist$75,470 medianAccountant$76,940 medianMRI Tech$81,040 medianOccupational Therapist$90,860 medianFinancial Advisor$115,600 median
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All 558 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Pittsburgh, PA | $29,250U.S. $35,800 | $31,340 | 37,200 | n/a | n/a |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $100,840U.S. $105,770 | $122,110 | 31,020 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Pittsburgh, PA | $82,370U.S. $97,550 | $88,880 | 29,360 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $30,840U.S. $35,410 | $33,990 | 28,700 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Pittsburgh, PA | $28,250U.S. $31,200 | $28,520 | 27,460 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $29,470U.S. $32,880 | $29,840 | 20,950 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Pittsburgh, PA | $45,040U.S. $45,010 | $45,120 | 19,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Pittsburgh, PA | $41,830U.S. $40,240 | $43,400 | 18,830 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Pittsburgh, PA | $35,900U.S. $37,330 | $36,810 | 18,060 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Pittsburgh, PA | $42,790U.S. $44,770 | $44,770 | 17,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $36,500U.S. $36,840 | $37,800 | 16,140 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $35,470U.S. $35,230 | $39,630 | 16,120 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Pittsburgh, PA | $57,880U.S. $58,640 | $59,050 | 14,620 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Pittsburgh, PA | $36,130U.S. $37,390 | $34,230 | 13,260 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Pittsburgh, PA | $45,550U.S. $47,540 | $45,150 | 12,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Pittsburgh, PA | $43,080U.S. $42,260 | $42,820 | 12,140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $63,260U.S. $69,500 | $67,830 | 10,440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $76,940U.S. $83,680 | $83,100 | 10,430 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Pittsburgh, PA | $49,250U.S. $49,590 | $52,000 | 10,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Pittsburgh, PA | $124,500U.S. $135,980 | $126,430 | 10,320 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $81,350U.S. $72,040 | $79,730 | 9,600 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Pittsburgh, PA | $35,850U.S. $38,020 | $39,530 | 9,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $47,250U.S. $50,670 | $49,970 | 9,250 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Pittsburgh, PA | $40,530U.S. $44,080 | $44,320 | 9,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Pittsburgh, PA | $63,270U.S. $72,080 | $75,770 | 8,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Pittsburgh, PA | $50,600U.S. $47,120 | $54,280 | 8,620 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $29,750U.S. $34,340 | $34,820 | 8,370 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Pittsburgh, PA | $42,700U.S. $44,860 | $45,170 | 8,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $76,550U.S. $63,970 | $76,870 | 7,640 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $46,250U.S. $48,520 | $49,270 | 7,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Pittsburgh, PA | $63,370U.S. $69,990 | $76,350 | 7,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Pittsburgh, PA | $99,320U.S. $102,320 | $103,220 | 7,280 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Pittsburgh, PA | $33,700U.S. $36,780 | $33,580 | 7,230 | n/a | n/a |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Pittsburgh, PA | $45,610U.S. $44,650 | $46,320 | 6,690 | n/a | n/a |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $37,690U.S. $39,150 | $39,910 | 6,650 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $136,330U.S. $166,570 | $155,860 | 6,460 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Pittsburgh, PA | $48,900U.S. $50,620 | $52,920 | 6,430 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Pittsburgh, PA | $65,260U.S. $75,940 | $73,080 | 6,280 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Pittsburgh, PA | $187,680U.S. $265,930 | $229,960 | 6,260 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Pittsburgh, PA | $54,290U.S. $59,350 | $57,220 | 6,110 | n/a | n/a |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Pittsburgh, PA | $36,300U.S. $38,010 | $36,820 | 6,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Pittsburgh, PA | $44,260U.S. $45,930 | $43,260 | 6,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $83,030U.S. $79,920 | $89,250 | 6,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Pittsburgh, PA | $101,570U.S. $123,860 | $113,030 | 5,990 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $61,180U.S. $60,580 | $66,520 | 5,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Pittsburgh, PA | $85,990U.S. $101,860 | $97,160 | 5,910 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Pittsburgh, PA | $63,060U.S. $64,400 | $64,850 | 5,800 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Pittsburgh, PA | $46,840U.S. $47,920 | $46,630 | 5,570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $133,040U.S. $159,670 | $159,760 | 5,550 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $159,090U.S. $175,140 | $163,190 | 5,290 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Pittsburgh, PA | $59,010U.S. $61,860 | $60,920 | 5,270 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Pittsburgh, PA | $98,550U.S. $105,850 | $96,870 | 5,230 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Pittsburgh, PA | $69,340U.S. $63,190 | $75,340 | 5,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Pittsburgh, PA | $44,130U.S. $45,260 | $45,790 | 5,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Pittsburgh, PA | $83,190U.S. $76,210 | $83,530 | 5,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Pittsburgh, PA | $62,320U.S. $59,850 | $68,670 | 5,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Pittsburgh, PA | $63,190U.S. $78,760 | $72,090 | 4,940 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Pittsburgh, PA | $36,100U.S. $37,450 | $36,470 | 4,890 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $76,690U.S. $74,450 | $76,500 | 4,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Pittsburgh, PA | $42,840U.S. $45,690 | $42,140 | 4,810 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Pittsburgh, PA | $79,970U.S. $83,050 | $88,970 | 4,760 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,800U.S. $64,370 | $84,350 | 4,390 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $30,000U.S. $34,810 | $30,250 | 4,280 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Pittsburgh, PA | $41,780U.S. $45,750 | $42,800 | 4,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Pittsburgh, PA | $32,670U.S. $35,510 | $33,100 | 4,250 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Pittsburgh, PA | $100,680U.S. $100,840 | $102,710 | 4,210 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Pittsburgh, PA | $38,100U.S. $35,790 | $43,800 | 4,190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Pittsburgh, PA | $43,970U.S. $45,930 | $44,310 | 4,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $28,540U.S. $33,980 | $29,240 | 4,060 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Pittsburgh, PA | $62,560U.S. $64,520 | $65,510 | 4,050 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Pittsburgh, PA | $49,090U.S. $48,570 | $53,240 | 4,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,660U.S. $38,770 | $33,120 | 4,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Pittsburgh, PA | $125,060U.S. $148,270 | $139,860 | 3,890 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $35,650U.S. $38,140 | $35,720 | 3,890 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Pittsburgh, PA | $130,750U.S. $141,900 | $139,040 | 3,860 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $30,260U.S. $31,200 | $31,250 | 3,730 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Pittsburgh, PA | $45,810U.S. $45,850 | $45,860 | 3,720 | n/a | n/a |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $59,990U.S. $62,280 | $73,500 | 3,710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Pittsburgh, PA | $58,540U.S. $62,890 | $62,880 | 3,610 | n/a | n/a |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Pittsburgh, PA | $53,610U.S. $53,750 | $57,520 | 3,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Pittsburgh, PA | $98,050U.S. $104,110 | $102,860 | 3,470 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Pittsburgh, PA | $45,510U.S. $46,420 | $47,620 | 3,470 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $79,480U.S. $79,860 | $82,100 | 3,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Pittsburgh, PA | $27,370U.S. $32,150 | $27,400 | 3,400 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Pittsburgh, PA | $134,180U.S. $140,910 | $131,360 | 3,300 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $30,120U.S. $35,320 | $30,870 | 3,290 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $36,530U.S. $46,800 | $43,670 | 3,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Pittsburgh, PA | $33,950U.S. $37,290 | $33,800 | 3,140 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $49,800U.S. $59,550 | $54,910 | 3,120 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $62,710U.S. $78,660 | $89,090 | 3,110 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Pittsburgh, PA | $45,210U.S. $50,290 | $49,940 | 3,100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Pittsburgh, PA | $69,990U.S. $77,710 | $74,790 | 3,060 | n/a | n/a |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $45,110U.S. $48,500 | $47,370 | 3,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Pittsburgh, PA | $70,100U.S. $63,800 | $75,420 | 2,910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Pittsburgh, PA | $60,430U.S. $67,880 | $64,720 | 2,810 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Pittsburgh, PA | $40,200U.S. $43,030 | $41,670 | 2,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Pittsburgh, PA | $103,420U.S. $116,580 | $107,970 | 2,760 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Pittsburgh, PA | $59,880U.S. $60,550 | $62,740 | 2,760 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Pittsburgh, PA | $55,880U.S. $58,750 | $55,870 | 2,760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Pittsburgh, PA | $70,560U.S. $80,730 | $77,650 | 2,730 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $62,140U.S. $61,010 | $64,620 | 2,680 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Pittsburgh, PA | $59,560U.S. $64,330 | $65,300 | 2,620 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $63,620U.S. $62,890 | $67,940 | 2,620 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Pittsburgh, PA | $47,610U.S. $62,930 | $55,150 | 2,610 | n/a | n/a |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Pittsburgh, PA | $125,230U.S. $135,880 | $120,080 | 2,560 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $29,840U.S. $34,980 | $30,020 | 2,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Pittsburgh, PA | $71,580U.S. $69,280 | $76,100 | 2,390 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Pittsburgh, PA | $82,530U.S. $102,740 | $94,490 | 2,390 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Pittsburgh, PA | $105,700U.S. $105,870 | $113,250 | 2,350 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Pittsburgh, PA | $59,060U.S. $77,640 | $89,190 | 2,340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · Pittsburgh, PA | $34,630U.S. $35,360 | $33,610 | 2,340 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $69,030U.S. $76,590 | $69,640 | 2,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · Pittsburgh, PA | $96,670U.S. $120,230 | $102,360 | 2,270 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Pittsburgh, PA | $49,710U.S. $50,260 | $52,850 | 2,270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · Pittsburgh, PA | $47,690U.S. $48,070 | $50,700 | 2,260 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,820U.S. $41,670 | $40,200 | 2,230 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Pittsburgh, PA | $100,880U.S. $107,310 | $129,880 | 2,220 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $38,460U.S. $41,300 | $42,310 | 2,220 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Pittsburgh, PA | $32,690U.S. $35,830 | $34,250 | 2,180 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $30,860U.S. $35,360 | $34,370 | 2,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Pittsburgh, PA | $37,790U.S. $38,630 | $41,140 | 2,160 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Pittsburgh, PA | $98,190U.S. $102,440 | $101,520 | 2,140 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $45,950U.S. $47,160 | $45,260 | 2,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Pittsburgh, PA | $97,750U.S. $102,760 | $93,960 | 2,120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · Pittsburgh, PA | $35,990U.S. $38,100 | $40,310 | 2,120 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Pittsburgh, PA | $65,530U.S. $69,390 | $68,370 | 2,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $60,280U.S. $61,770 | $60,920 | 2,070 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $127,590U.S. $166,790 | $140,070 | 2,060 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Pittsburgh, PA | $161,720U.S. $171,270 | $164,700 | 2,060 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Pittsburgh, PA | $115,600U.S. $105,070 | $156,850 | 2,030 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Pittsburgh, PA | $77,980U.S. $78,740 | $82,850 | 2,000 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Pittsburgh, PA | $43,240U.S. $44,470 | $43,320 | 2,000 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $35,340U.S. $37,160 | $35,460 | 2,000 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Pittsburgh, PA | $119,630U.S. $132,300 | $123,580 | 1,980 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $55,910U.S. $74,750 | $60,450 | 1,970 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Pittsburgh, PA | $74,170U.S. $80,390 | $78,840 | 1,930 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Pittsburgh, PA | $36,650U.S. $36,280 | $37,300 | 1,920 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Pittsburgh, PA | $75,160U.S. $74,260 | $74,260 | 1,850 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Pittsburgh, PA | $98,320U.S. $104,590 | $118,370 | 1,840 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · Pittsburgh, PA | $58,530U.S. $54,210 | $58,780 | 1,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Pittsburgh, PA | $64,800U.S. $69,990 | $80,960 | 1,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · Pittsburgh, PA | $47,570U.S. $48,590 | $49,260 | 1,810 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $76,440U.S. $78,000 | $77,760 | 1,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Pittsburgh, PA | $46,120U.S. $51,140 | $51,650 | 1,740 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · Pittsburgh, PA | $275,930U.S. $244,180 | $281,280 | 1,730 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Pittsburgh, PA | $109,840U.S. $126,060 | $119,790 | 1,710 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Pittsburgh, PA | $58,470U.S. $58,470 | $60,040 | 1,690 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Pittsburgh, PA | $28,790U.S. $35,760 | $31,260 | 1,670 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $216,060U.S. $213,990 | $278,690 | 1,660 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Pittsburgh, PA | $58,770U.S. $50,690 | $59,870 | 1,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Pittsburgh, PA | $77,220U.S. $82,320 | $80,720 | 1,630 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Pittsburgh, PA | $104,990U.S. $120,630 | $111,600 | 1,630 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,620U.S. $30,890 | $27,690 | 1,620 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Pittsburgh, PA | $131,690U.S. $149,280 | $145,400 | 1,600 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $46,940U.S. $46,330 | $48,120 | 1,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · Pittsburgh, PA | $75,960U.S. $98,100 | $76,570 | 1,580 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Pittsburgh, PA | $80,440U.S. $99,130 | $86,750 | 1,570 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Pittsburgh, PA | $62,350U.S. $65,510 | $64,900 | 1,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Pittsburgh, PA | $47,050U.S. $47,320 | $65,400 | 1,550 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Pittsburgh, PA | $35,980U.S. $36,560 | $37,640 | 1,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Pittsburgh, PA | $101,600U.S. $107,230 | $113,980 | 1,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,310U.S. $57,020 | $62,390 | 1,500 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4081 · Pittsburgh, PA | $45,770U.S. $47,180 | $47,420 | 1,500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Pittsburgh, PA | $47,180U.S. $55,570 | $50,530 | 1,450 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Pittsburgh, PA | $73,360U.S. $76,690 | $80,930 | 1,440 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Pittsburgh, PA | $40,490U.S. $40,110 | $45,130 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $103,420U.S. $114,990 | $119,440 | 1,420 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,510U.S. $66,270 | $65,970 | 1,410 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · Pittsburgh, PA | $59,720U.S. $59,050 | $61,750 | 1,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Pittsburgh, PA | $46,860U.S. $58,430 | $52,310 | 1,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $31,670U.S. $32,910 | $30,020 | 1,380 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Pittsburgh, PA | $67,870U.S. $80,110 | $71,480 | 1,350 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Pittsburgh, PA | $61,990U.S. $72,550 | $67,080 | 1,340 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $66,320U.S. $62,470 | $69,290 | 1,340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $51,380U.S. $54,890 | $56,630 | 1,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Pittsburgh, PA | $30,690U.S. $35,070 | $31,620 | 1,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Pittsburgh, PA | $45,420U.S. $47,380 | $45,610 | 1,310 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Pittsburgh, PA | $81,810U.S. $97,870 | $83,740 | 1,300 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Pittsburgh, PA | $59,760U.S. $59,650 | $62,170 | 1,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Pittsburgh, PA | $49,910U.S. $50,340 | $53,270 | 1,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Pittsburgh, PA | $49,490U.S. $49,400 | $53,370 | 1,260 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4023 · Pittsburgh, PA | $69,150U.S. $50,140 | $63,060 | 1,260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.3% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Pittsburgh, PA | $94,950U.S. $106,660 | $101,660 | 1,250 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Pittsburgh, PA | $48,280U.S. $49,230 | $49,410 | 1,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Pittsburgh, PA | $75,470U.S. $82,280 | $72,820 | 1,220 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Pittsburgh, PA | $49,730U.S. $49,690 | $48,030 | 1,220 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $64,610U.S. $74,690 | $68,800 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Pittsburgh, PA | $57,830U.S. $62,960 | $61,000 | 1,200 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Pittsburgh, PA | $60,760U.S. $68,270 | $62,280 | 1,180 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $69,720U.S. $77,440 | $69,010 | 1,180 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Pittsburgh, PA | $90,860U.S. $100,330 | $88,700 | 1,170 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $87,310U.S. $90,150 | $96,220 | 1,160 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Pittsburgh, PA | $60,540U.S. $58,940 | $64,670 | 1,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Pittsburgh, PA | $41,460U.S. $45,130 | $43,470 | 1,150 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Pittsburgh, PA | $103,060U.S. $106,040 | $104,460 | 1,140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Pittsburgh, PA | $103,630U.S. $129,180 | $109,970 | 1,130 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $46,270U.S. $47,030 | $48,990 | 1,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Pittsburgh, PA | $52,400U.S. $58,260 | $56,090 | 1,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Pittsburgh, PA | $123,410U.S. $134,050 | $122,900 | 1,110 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Pittsburgh, PA | $59,460U.S. $78,210 | $68,190 | 1,080 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Pittsburgh, PA | $46,660U.S. $49,230 | $48,520 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Pittsburgh, PA | $47,150U.S. $45,780 | $45,880 | 1,080 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $68,160U.S. $66,150 | $70,670 | 1,070 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Pittsburgh, PA | $61,900U.S. $60,600 | $61,820 | 1,060 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $155,250U.S. $170,950 | $165,420 | 1,050 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $32,140U.S. $34,890 | $32,680 | 1,040 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Pittsburgh, PA | $40,820U.S. $43,220 | $42,820 | 1,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Pittsburgh, PA | $105,590U.S. $95,320 | $101,310 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Pittsburgh, PA | $48,760U.S. $48,250 | $54,140 | 1,030 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $65,480U.S. $60,020 | $67,040 | 1,020 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Pittsburgh, PA | $74,610U.S. $87,520 | $82,080 | 1,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Pittsburgh, PA | $94,330U.S. $114,130 | $113,960 | 1,000 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Pittsburgh, PA | $49,440U.S. $46,850 | $51,960 | 1,000 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,190U.S. $52,830 | $69,840 | 1,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,200U.S. $65,120 | $68,650 | 990 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $99,210U.S. $104,920 | $115,010 | 990 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,200U.S. $91,240 | $86,060 | 980 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · Pittsburgh, PA | $79,610U.S. $78,620 | $78,220 | 970 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · Pittsburgh, PA | $36,080U.S. $42,540 | $36,890 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $72,230U.S. $59,280 | $65,920 | 950 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $121,760U.S. $99,080 | $116,680 | 940 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · Pittsburgh, PA | $27,640U.S. $33,580 | $28,190 | 940 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Pittsburgh, PA | $33,380U.S. $36,910 | $35,140 | 940 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $30,000U.S. $35,150 | $31,380 | 940 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $46,430U.S. $49,100 | $48,150 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $38,710U.S. $41,340 | $41,000 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Pittsburgh, PA | $78,900U.S. $95,420 | $95,610 | 910 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Pittsburgh, PA | $62,370U.S. $64,650 | $62,820 | 890 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $57,030U.S. $58,040 | $57,430 | 890 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Pittsburgh, PA | $112,420U.S. $122,930 | $112,770 | 870 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,680U.S. $42,240 | $42,140 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,050U.S. $61,800 | $62,960 | 870 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Pittsburgh, PA | $35,710U.S. $43,350 | $43,210 | 850 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · Pittsburgh, PA | $41,660U.S. $48,430 | $46,310 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Pittsburgh, PA | $62,810U.S. $81,100 | $75,080 | 830 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Pittsburgh, PA | $82,900U.S. $104,300 | $90,540 | 830 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $83,460U.S. $99,280 | $92,720 | 830 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,970U.S. $35,100 | $34,420 | 830 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Pittsburgh, PA | $70,590U.S. $63,890 | $69,920 | 810 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Pittsburgh, PA | $58,110U.S. $63,820 | $65,420 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and GasSOC 47-5071 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,830U.S. $46,960 | $50,350 | 800 | No formal educational credential | +3.6% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Pittsburgh, PA | $45,570U.S. $44,350 | $45,320 | 800 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · Pittsburgh, PA | $78,820U.S. $76,220 | $81,150 | 780 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $57,880U.S. $53,040 | $52,780 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Pittsburgh, PA | $52,860U.S. $61,160 | $56,410 | 770 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Pittsburgh, PA | $44,490U.S. $50,890 | $40,460 | 770 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Pittsburgh, PA | $52,350U.S. $55,440 | $55,940 | 770 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Pittsburgh, PA | $41,240U.S. $39,070 | $43,050 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · Pittsburgh, PA | $77,870U.S. $109,270 | $83,680 | 760 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Pittsburgh, PA | $40,750U.S. $39,390 | $43,680 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $67,260U.S. $76,400 | $67,520 | 760 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Pittsburgh, PA | $40,430U.S. $45,230 | $42,060 | 760 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,910U.S. $66,810 | $78,890 | 740 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Pittsburgh, PA | $61,050U.S. $62,130 | $60,880 | 740 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $41,720U.S. $40,140 | $42,050 | 740 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Pittsburgh, PA | $37,040U.S. $42,290 | $40,230 | 740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Pittsburgh, PA | $45,410U.S. $48,560 | $48,000 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · Pittsburgh, PA | $41,450U.S. $44,390 | $49,010 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Pittsburgh, PA | $37,110U.S. $37,710 | $39,180 | 730 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $49,170U.S. $59,300 | $53,610 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Pittsburgh, PA | $82,220U.S. $66,270 | $72,560 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Pittsburgh, PA | $73,830U.S. $80,250 | $76,290 | 720 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · Pittsburgh, PA | $37,740U.S. $38,290 | $38,370 | 720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,910U.S. $94,160 | $100,650 | 710 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasSOC 47-5013 · Pittsburgh, PA | $59,520U.S. $58,160 | $56,640 | 710 | No formal educational credential | +1.1% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Pittsburgh, PA | $91,500U.S. $74,330 | $81,430 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Gambling DealersSOC 39-3011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $39,500U.S. $34,320 | $56,920 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Pittsburgh, PA | $47,340U.S. $50,020 | $48,330 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Pittsburgh, PA | $51,490U.S. $62,280 | $56,270 | 690 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $50,500U.S. $58,100 | $55,030 | 690 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| Title ExaminerSOC 23-2093 · Pittsburgh, PA | $49,040U.S. $58,650 | $62,140 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.1% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $51,010U.S. $74,310 | $62,800 | 680 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,920U.S. $43,600 | $44,500 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Pittsburgh, PA | $48,530U.S. $46,550 | $49,690 | 680 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Pittsburgh, PA | $72,160U.S. $78,190 | $72,230 | 670 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $56,020U.S. $68,380 | $58,730 | 670 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $45,760U.S. $52,260 | $50,910 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Pittsburgh, PA | $65,640U.S. $90,360 | $73,840 | 660 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Pittsburgh, PA | $36,940U.S. $38,150 | $38,060 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Pittsburgh, PA | $61,160U.S. $64,050 | $59,950 | 660 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Pittsburgh, PA | $47,340U.S. $55,940 | $54,800 | 650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Pittsburgh, PA | $128,290U.S. $130,100 | $153,660 | 640 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Pittsburgh, PA | $41,670U.S. $47,700 | $44,410 | 640 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · Pittsburgh, PA | $75,770U.S. $75,350 | $75,560 | 630 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · Pittsburgh, PA | $45,170U.S. $65,790 | $57,410 | 630 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| UX DesignerSOC 15-1255 · Pittsburgh, PA | $85,900U.S. $104,000 | $90,190 | 600 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $42,250U.S. $39,200 | $41,240 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Pittsburgh, PA | $59,440U.S. $60,070 | $60,770 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Pittsburgh, PA | $51,030U.S. $48,990 | $55,060 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Pittsburgh, PA | $44,870U.S. $45,920 | $44,650 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| MasonSOC 47-2021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $76,940U.S. $62,120 | $74,600 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Pittsburgh, PA | $47,100U.S. $60,280 | $49,990 | 580 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $95,120U.S. $93,790 | $102,630 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Database ArchitectSOC 15-1243 · Pittsburgh, PA | $152,800U.S. $139,500 | $147,760 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | +9.4% |
| Funeral AttendantsSOC 39-4021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $36,080U.S. $35,680 | $38,660 | 570 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $59,290U.S. $58,450 | $64,550 | 560 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Teaching Assistants, PostsecondarySOC 25-9044 · Pittsburgh, PA | $37,300U.S. $42,910 | $38,560 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Pittsburgh, PA | $69,550U.S. $71,550 | $71,310 | 540 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · Pittsburgh, PA | $65,360U.S. $82,220 | $74,060 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,030U.S. $60,390 | $57,880 | 540 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · Pittsburgh, PA | $99,680U.S. $117,330 | $103,080 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Pittsburgh, PA | $42,020U.S. $48,700 | $47,770 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Pittsburgh, PA | $60,820U.S. $47,720 | $67,380 | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $72,090U.S. $79,870 | $77,020 | 510 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · Pittsburgh, PA | $77,760U.S. $81,370 | $87,820 | 500 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $223,570U.S. $236,590 | $221,740 | 500 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · Pittsburgh, PA | $38,020U.S. $38,950 | $38,720 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Pittsburgh, PA | $57,920U.S. $64,820 | $65,710 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Pittsburgh, PA | $42,880U.S. $48,280 | $45,060 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9196 · Pittsburgh, PA | $47,010U.S. $50,270 | $45,300 | 500 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.6% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,640U.S. $146,910 | $116,750 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,480U.S. $64,070 | $72,920 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,740U.S. $96,590 | $80,830 | 490 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,920U.S. $44,910 | $48,170 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,660U.S. $39,280 | $38,850 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,130U.S. $35,660 | $37,420 | 490 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,440U.S. $36,670 | $35,240 | 490 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Fundraising ManagersSOC 11-2033 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,220U.S. $125,470 | $121,420 | 480 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,360U.S. $84,620 | $89,770 | 480 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,080U.S. $78,760 | $82,250 | 480 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,900U.S. $50,610 | $48,590 | 480 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Database AdministratorSOC 15-1242 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,070U.S. $104,620 | $106,030 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | -0.1% |
| Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1066 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,110U.S. $80,340 | $78,580 | 470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| ChiropractorSOC 29-1011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,230U.S. $79,200 | $65,800 | 470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,890U.S. $45,570 | $42,480 | 470 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,250U.S. $38,120 | $34,000 | 470 | n/a | n/a |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,880U.S. $45,670 | $46,530 | 470 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $142,360U.S. $148,080 | $144,920 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,260U.S. $50,580 | $50,970 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,590U.S. $43,960 | $45,500 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Clinical PsychologistSOC 19-3033 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,510U.S. $100,580 | $104,940 | 450 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.7% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,820U.S. $44,580 | $43,510 | 450 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,470U.S. $47,260 | $45,720 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,580U.S. $46,170 | $46,780 | 450 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,540U.S. $39,630 | $37,620 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Gas Plant OperatorsSOC 51-8092 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,600U.S. $87,820 | $86,780 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,560U.S. $88,940 | $87,370 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Computer Hardware EngineerSOC 17-2061 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $161,740 | not published | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1022 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,720U.S. $79,940 | $88,060 | 430 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,400U.S. $37,680 | $38,760 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $25,970U.S. $41,600 | $33,180 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,130U.S. $49,500 | $50,740 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,010U.S. $49,450 | $51,610 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,340U.S. $100,390 | $90,530 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,370U.S. $45,250 | $43,400 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9041 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,890U.S. $45,760 | $53,710 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,140U.S. $54,920 | $66,620 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,690U.S. $78,350 | $70,090 | 410 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler OperatorsSOC 51-8021 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,090U.S. $78,620 | $71,000 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,510U.S. $62,520 | $54,690 | 400 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,510U.S. $47,810 | $46,430 | 390 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,950U.S. $62,370 | $65,110 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,900U.S. $64,950 | $66,630 | 380 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| EditorSOC 27-3041 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,710U.S. $77,920 | $71,250 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | -1.1% |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All OtherSOC 29-1299 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,200U.S. $115,210 | $100,830 | 380 | Master's degree | +5.5% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,600U.S. $58,930 | $63,160 | 380 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Community Health WorkerSOC 21-1094 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,940U.S. $51,850 | $52,620 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.7% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,900U.S. $72,300 | $63,530 | 370 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Sales EngineerSOC 41-9031 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,430U.S. $124,900 | $104,820 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +2.8% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,860U.S. $62,780 | $81,060 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,030U.S. $92,460 | $73,400 | 370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1126 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,330U.S. $80,260 | $83,640 | 360 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,720U.S. $60,810 | $56,280 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorSOC 49-9012 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,210U.S. $74,340 | $79,940 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Wellhead PumpersSOC 53-7073 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,060U.S. $69,960 | $45,750 | 350 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| StatisticianSOC 15-2041 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,230U.S. $105,650 | $88,160 | 340 | Master's degree | +11.0% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,050U.S. $66,120 | $71,310 | 340 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,400U.S. $54,240 | $59,670 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Chemistry TeacherSOC 25-1052 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,150U.S. $93,250 | $93,080 | 340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,900U.S. $136,570 | $132,850 | 340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| PediatricianSOC 29-1221 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $208,050U.S. $210,040 | $228,540 | 340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,810U.S. $51,220 | $53,540 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,580U.S. $83,510 | $94,580 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Communications Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1122 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,890U.S. $78,580 | $81,010 | 330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,240U.S. $74,090 | $63,520 | 330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,590U.S. $51,610 | $50,790 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,550U.S. $35,670 | $35,280 | 330 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,510U.S. $68,080 | $65,140 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Biological TechnicianSOC 19-4021 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,810U.S. $57,510 | $51,150 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,380U.S. $67,190 | $65,990 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and RepairersSOC 49-9091 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,240U.S. $47,450 | $46,880 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and TendersSOC 51-4051 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,810U.S. $54,430 | $56,640 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Web DeveloperSOC 15-1254 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,560U.S. $92,650 | $81,370 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3027 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,180U.S. $74,510 | $80,660 | 310 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1021 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,960U.S. $96,980 | $94,400 | 310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,040U.S. $95,480 | $79,040 | 310 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Hearing Aid SpecialistSOC 29-2092 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,990U.S. $65,160 | $54,870 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,270U.S. $66,770 | $61,380 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,080U.S. $46,680 | $51,490 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,210U.S. $46,170 | $45,210 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Budget AnalystSOC 13-2031 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,660U.S. $91,640 | $88,720 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,080U.S. $75,440 | $82,370 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Environmental EngineerSOC 17-2081 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,010U.S. $107,110 | $107,410 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,070U.S. $37,360 | $37,160 | 300 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,770U.S. $62,680 | $67,320 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,530U.S. $44,660 | $52,190 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,140U.S. $57,080 | $54,630 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,370U.S. $95,990 | $87,270 | 280 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Chemical Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8091 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,360U.S. $78,120 | $70,210 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingSOC 11-9072 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,010U.S. $79,520 | $75,150 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,800U.S. $71,900 | $86,690 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 270 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface MiningSOC 47-5022 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,210U.S. $57,430 | $53,080 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Counselors, All OtherSOC 21-1019 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,100U.S. $50,860 | $47,180 | 260 | Master's degree | +5.9% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1124 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,710U.S. $79,350 | $78,780 | 260 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingSOC 43-5111 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,230U.S. $46,380 | $48,770 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.8% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine MechanicsSOC 49-3053 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,250U.S. $47,880 | $48,740 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersSOC 51-8093 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,190U.S. $96,710 | $77,960 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Advertising and Promotions ManagersSOC 11-2011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,150U.S. $133,660 | $96,100 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | -3.7% |
| Dietetic TechnicianSOC 29-2051 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,440U.S. $37,640 | $35,760 | 250 | Associate's degree | +2.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,370U.S. $93,530 | $88,660 | 250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Meter ReaderSOC 43-5041 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,290U.S. $48,150 | $71,740 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,930U.S. $68,120 | $69,120 | 250 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Judicial Law ClerksSOC 23-1012 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,590U.S. $64,920 | $50,350 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Law Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1112 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,310U.S. $128,500 | $124,150 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $90,390 | not published | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| MorticianSOC 39-4031 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,450U.S. $55,010 | $64,860 | 240 | Associate's degree | +3.0% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,540U.S. $50,160 | $52,220 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Word Processors and TypistsSOC 43-9022 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,550U.S. $49,280 | $43,000 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -34.4% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,820U.S. $61,660 | $64,730 | 240 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Training and Development ManagersSOC 11-3131 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,020U.S. $133,000 | $125,090 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Credit CounselorsSOC 13-2071 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,090U.S. $52,230 | $59,330 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,630U.S. $98,920 | $92,420 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Tile and Stone SettersSOC 47-2044 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,750U.S. $55,690 | $67,110 | 230 | No formal educational credential | +9.8% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,510U.S. $51,330 | $55,030 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical TechniciansSOC 53-3011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,220U.S. $35,450 | $31,990 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All OtherSOC 53-3099 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,300U.S. $37,180 | $38,390 | 230 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,990U.S. $67,960 | $62,540 | 220 | n/a | n/a |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $119,930U.S. $130,220 | $122,750 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthSOC 19-4042 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,480U.S. $55,090 | $57,750 | 220 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Directors, Religious Activities and EducationSOC 21-2021 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,130U.S. $52,100 | $60,120 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,570U.S. $47,670 | $49,090 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4034 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,500U.S. $50,620 | $60,010 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.3% |
| Dental Laboratory TechnicianSOC 51-9081 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,060U.S. $49,610 | $53,900 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.9% |
| Petroleum EngineerSOC 17-2171 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $130,230U.S. $144,910 | $134,210 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,910U.S. $38,630 | $37,750 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and RelaySOC 49-2095 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $103,950U.S. $103,020 | $97,870 | 210 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.7% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,920U.S. $60,850 | $67,360 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4191 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,890U.S. $48,750 | $55,060 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.5% |
| Power Distributors and DispatchersSOC 51-8012 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,170U.S. $106,730 | $91,320 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.2% |
| Plant and System Operators, All OtherSOC 51-8099 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,840U.S. $62,470 | $58,800 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,410U.S. $101,920 | $92,570 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All OtherSOC 25-1069 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,420U.S. $72,990 | $64,350 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.6% |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical RegistrarsSOC 29-9021 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,380U.S. $68,020 | $70,950 | 200 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural AnimalsSOC 45-2093 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,400U.S. $36,670 | $31,300 | 200 | No formal educational credential | -3.2% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,440U.S. $65,700 | $65,890 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2021 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,440U.S. $48,220 | $51,480 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.0% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,080U.S. $42,290 | $42,110 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $134,030U.S. $123,220 | $147,180 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Electrical and Electronics DraftersSOC 17-3012 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,880U.S. $76,870 | $72,870 | 190 | Associate's degree | -3.4% |
| Religious Workers, All OtherSOC 21-2099 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $23,730U.S. $45,280 | $35,930 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +1.5% |
| History TeacherSOC 25-1125 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,850U.S. $83,820 | $93,560 | 190 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,800U.S. $66,140 | $60,650 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 27-2099 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 190 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $62,200 | not published | 190 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Medical TranscriptionistSOC 31-9094 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,530U.S. $40,410 | $47,130 | 190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -4.4% |
| Office Machine Operators, Except ComputerSOC 43-9071 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,130U.S. $40,960 | $35,620 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -14.9% |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-4122 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,180U.S. $47,920 | $49,470 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.9% |
| TailorSOC 51-6052 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,310U.S. $41,640 | $44,010 | 190 | No formal educational credential | -8.8% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,420U.S. $43,380 | $44,310 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,620U.S. $40,450 | $36,020 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Biomedical EngineerSOC 17-2031 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $115,320U.S. $109,370 | $113,070 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,290U.S. $56,730 | $60,490 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1111 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,670U.S. $76,590 | $90,610 | 180 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2023 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,030U.S. $65,030 | $84,940 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | -0.5% |
| Creative DirectorSOC 27-1011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,420U.S. $114,850 | $95,440 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +4.2% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $76,910 | not published | 180 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Video EditorSOC 27-4032 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,510U.S. $75,420 | $60,810 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,740U.S. $35,240 | $38,430 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Miscellaneous Construction and Related WorkersSOC 47-4090 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,370U.S. $49,910 | $67,390 | 180 | n/a | n/a |
| ActuarySOC 15-2011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,600U.S. $130,000 | $121,580 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +9.2% |
| Nuclear EngineerSOC 17-2161 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $133,250U.S. $133,970 | $133,820 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +0.4% |
| Psychologists, All OtherSOC 19-3039 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,740U.S. $110,840 | $95,860 | 170 | Master's degree | +2.3% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,690U.S. $89,320 | $83,060 | 170 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Social Science Research AssistantsSOC 19-4061 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,070U.S. $61,990 | $56,390 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,360U.S. $72,110 | $99,340 | 170 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Political Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1065 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,210U.S. $98,070 | $102,700 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 39-3099 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,160U.S. $32,640 | $33,240 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesSOC 47-2042 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,970U.S. $56,460 | $69,500 | 170 | No formal educational credential | +9.0% |
| Compensation and Benefits ManagersSOC 11-3111 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $145,340U.S. $149,230 | $161,340 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,920U.S. $69,250 | $64,220 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Social Work Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1113 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,900U.S. $77,570 | $86,460 | 160 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-4012 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,030U.S. $59,570 | $77,890 | 160 | Associate's degree | -3.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,460U.S. $76,400 | $67,690 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-4061 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,390U.S. $70,070 | $65,440 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe CleanersSOC 47-4071 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,220U.S. $49,880 | $54,140 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,240U.S. $52,540 | $50,700 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9193 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,090U.S. $41,330 | $39,490 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Postmasters and Mail SuperintendentsSOC 11-9131 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,780U.S. $96,660 | $102,990 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.3% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3024 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,200U.S. $73,900 | $70,810 | 150 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1054 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,620U.S. $100,310 | $94,180 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSOC 29-1216 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $291,570U.S. $256,560 | $293,820 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Occupational Therapy AidesSOC 31-2012 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,100U.S. $39,160 | $39,050 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room AttendantsSOC 39-3093 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,610U.S. $36,300 | $34,300 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| Earth Drillers, Except Oil and GasSOC 47-5023 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,040U.S. $60,190 | $62,790 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Home Appliance RepairersSOC 49-9031 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,890U.S. $50,990 | $54,980 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Slaughterers and Meat PackersSOC 51-3023 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,170U.S. $40,130 | $37,650 | 150 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Foundry Mold and CoremakersSOC 51-4071 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,550U.S. $48,110 | $48,600 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -23.0% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related MaterialsSOC 51-6021 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,840U.S. $35,060 | $31,080 | 150 | No formal educational credential | -15.7% |
| Funeral Home ManagersSOC 11-9171 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,930U.S. $78,790 | $131,960 | 140 | Associate's degree | +4.1% |
| Biochemists and BiophysicistsSOC 19-1021 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,020U.S. $127,410 | $135,040 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +12.3% |
| Physical Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-2099 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,750U.S. $122,570 | $134,390 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,070U.S. $64,830 | $66,610 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc JockeysSOC 27-3011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,930U.S. $47,340 | $68,530 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | -7.6% |
| Radiation TherapistSOC 29-1124 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,020U.S. $105,310 | $93,870 | 140 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,290U.S. $35,840 | $31,980 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,110U.S. $49,120 | $53,390 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Elevator MechanicSOC 47-4021 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,920U.S. $109,910 | $104,130 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Continuous Mining Machine OperatorsSOC 47-5041 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,780U.S. $61,810 | $57,860 | 140 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $93,870U.S. $102,040 | $94,570 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,670U.S. $46,570 | $43,420 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,630U.S. $74,990 | $44,570 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| Exercise PhysiologistSOC 29-1128 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,240U.S. $59,460 | $50,320 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +12.8% |
| Therapists, All OtherSOC 29-1129 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,840U.S. $77,930 | $69,750 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| Surgeons, All OtherSOC 29-1249 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $414,010 | $239,200 or more | 130 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Building Cleaning Workers, All OtherSOC 37-2019 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,370U.S. $44,040 | $55,900 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Brokerage ClerksSOC 43-4011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,670U.S. $65,750 | $64,800 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,770U.S. $42,670 | $41,480 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| Locksmiths and Safe RepairersSOC 49-9094 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,610U.S. $51,320 | $54,410 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | -11.7% |
| Sailors and Marine OilersSOC 53-5011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,920U.S. $51,520 | $40,480 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $95,200 | not published | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Landscape ArchitectSOC 17-1012 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,930U.S. $79,870 | $99,870 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsSOC 17-2111 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,640U.S. $115,160 | $135,180 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,740U.S. $112,860 | $101,550 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| MicrobiologistSOC 19-1022 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,940U.S. $87,990 | $68,340 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.2% |
| Conservation ScientistsSOC 19-1031 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,960U.S. $73,010 | $58,470 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.3% |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing OfficersSOC 23-1021 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $111,970U.S. $117,860 | $123,180 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| ESL TeacherSOC 25-3011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,470U.S. $61,540 | $57,130 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -13.9% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,730U.S. $60,170 | $65,000 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Court ReporterSOC 27-3092 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,480U.S. $72,420 | $61,730 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -0.1% |
| AudiologistSOC 29-1181 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,650U.S. $95,780 | $81,890 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.0% |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistSOC 29-2033 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,830U.S. $101,370 | $86,540 | 120 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| BarberSOC 39-5011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,990U.S. $38,210 | $34,180 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.3% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,410U.S. $37,080 | $33,850 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All OtherSOC 51-4199 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,890U.S. $45,950 | $48,700 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.1% |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, WoodSOC 51-7041 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,490U.S. $42,770 | $43,490 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.0% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $152,290U.S. $125,040 | $139,050 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,830U.S. $61,560 | $67,500 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| CuratorSOC 25-4012 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,330U.S. $63,420 | $69,550 | 110 | Master's degree | +4.9% |
| Media and Communication Workers, All OtherSOC 27-3099 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,420U.S. $73,620 | $64,840 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Orthotists and ProsthetistsSOC 29-2091 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,970U.S. $81,110 | $70,840 | 110 | Master's degree | +12.9% |
| Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling InvestigatorsSOC 33-9031 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,030U.S. $43,370 | $46,010 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.8% |
| Helpers--CarpentersSOC 47-3012 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,210U.S. $43,780 | $43,780 | 110 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,460U.S. $42,670 | $39,180 | 110 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Prepress Technicians and WorkersSOC 51-5111 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,700U.S. $48,690 | $49,030 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -15.3% |
| Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9021 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,040U.S. $48,540 | $52,020 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Airfield Operations SpecialistsSOC 53-2022 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,090U.S. $56,850 | $57,090 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.8% |
| Bridge and Lock TendersSOC 53-6011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,810U.S. $57,700 | $68,350 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSOC 25-4013 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,520U.S. $51,440 | $45,670 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| Recreational TherapistSOC 29-1125 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,250U.S. $61,960 | $61,510 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| Genetic CounselorSOC 29-9092 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,030U.S. $100,040 | $95,030 | 100 | Master's degree | +10.4% |
| BoilermakerSOC 47-2011 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,420U.S. $76,410 | $91,100 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.8% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,610U.S. $53,340 | $53,760 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Audiovisual Equipment Installers and RepairersSOC 49-2097 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,260U.S. $52,600 | $58,310 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.8% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,290U.S. $39,680 | $40,750 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4035 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,960U.S. $52,800 | $51,380 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansSOC 51-9083 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,650U.S. $39,460 | $41,160 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.2% |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1041 · Pittsburgh, PA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,380U.S. $58,170 | $58,820 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Pittsburgh, PA
- BLS source geography
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 38300
- States
- Pennsylvania
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Pittsburgh, PA?
In the Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan area (CBSA 38300), BLS OEWS counted 1,114,490 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $49,650 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Family Medicine Physician ($275,930), CEO ($216,060), Physicians, All Other ($187,680).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 38300), which includes Pittsburgh and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Pittsburgh city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Pittsburgh, PA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 38300). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs pittsburgh”, “best jobs in pittsburgh”, “highest paying jobs in pittsburgh” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).