SOC 25-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Business Teachers, Postsecondary — Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Pittsburgh, PA comes to $121,760 a year, ahead of the national median of $99,080 by 22.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Pittsburgh, PA comes to $121,760 a year, ahead of the national median of $99,080 by 22.9%. Pay ranges from under $52,650 at the tenth percentile to more than $166,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $75,390 to $154,420.
Employment stands at 940, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Harrisburg records the highest median at $107,910. Of the 645 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 44th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,650 | −46.9% |
| 25th | $75,390 | −23.9% |
| Median (50th) | $121,760 | +22.9% |
| 75th | $154,420 | +55.9% |
| 90th | $166,990 | +68.5% |
| Mean | $116,680 | +17.8% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $107,910 | 210 | |
| 2 | Philadelphia | $107,170 | 2,260 | |
| 3 | Erie | $106,300 | 120 | |
| 4 | Scranton | $97,340 | 170 | |
| 5 | Reading | $83,980 | 130 | |
| 6 | Allentown | $83,060 | 240 | |
| 7 | Johnstown | $66,100 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pittsburgh run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $121,760 goes as far as $124,754 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$121,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$124,754US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $121,760 a year, 22.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,650 to $166,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 940 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Harrisburg, at $107,910.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median annual wage is $121,760, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $99,080, so pay in Pittsburgh, PA is 22.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Pittsburgh, PA earns more than $166,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,650 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Harrisburg, at $107,910 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 940 jobs in this occupation in Pittsburgh, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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