SOC 29-1299 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other — Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA · 4 metro areas compared
In Pittsburgh, PA the median wage is $95,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Pittsburgh, PA the median wage is $95,200. That is 17.4% lower than the national median of $115,210. Pay ranges from under $70,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $141,630 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $78,810 to $113,010.
The area has 380 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.85 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Allentown records the highest median at $108,250. Of the 645 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 95th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,570 | −38.7% |
| 25th | $78,810 | −31.6% |
| Median (50th) | $95,200 | −17.4% |
| 75th | $113,010 | −1.9% |
| 90th | $141,630 | +22.9% |
| Mean | $100,830 | −12.5% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allentown | $108,250 | — | |
| 2 | Philadelphia | $97,760 | 350 | |
| 3 | Scranton | $95,470 | 40 | |
| 4 | Harrisburg | $70,450 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Pittsburgh run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $95,200 goes as far as $97,541 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$95,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$97,541US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $95,200 a year, 17.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $70,570 to $141,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 380 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Allentown, at $108,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median annual wage is $95,200, or $45.77 per hour, 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 $115,210, so pay in Pittsburgh, PA is 17.4% lower. 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 $141,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $70,570 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 Allentown, at $108,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 380 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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