Psychologists, All Other pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $156,020 or more. The middle half of other psychologists in Pittsburgh earn between $60,170 and $138,690.
- $54K10th
- $60K25th
- $85KMedian
- $139K75th
- $156K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,860 | $7,988 | $46.09 |
| Median | $84,740 | $7,062 | $40.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,170 | $5,014 | $28.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $138,690 | $11,558 | $66.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Psychologists, All Other pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Other psychologists in Pittsburgh earn 8% less than the Pennsylvania average ($104,630) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($111,210). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $110,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $95,860 | $84,740 | $53,520 | $156,020 | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $104,630 | $95,650 | $60,170 | $154,520 | 780 |
| United States | $111,210 | $110,840 | $54,990 | $168,520 | 18,820 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Psychologists, All Other salary after taxes in Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $95,860, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $73,325 a year, or $6,110 a month and $2,820 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for other psychologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $95,860 buys what about $101,256 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Psychologists, All Other salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 3rd of 3 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($112,300).
- Philadelphia$112,300
- Allentown$97,980
- Pittsburgh$95,860
Highest-paying cities for other psychologists
Sacramento, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,020).
- Sacramento, CA$165,020
- Cincinnati, OH$160,520
- San Jose, CA$148,320
- Memphis, TN$145,060
- Raleigh, NC$144,910
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Psychologists, All Other salary in Pittsburgh: questions
How much do other psychologists make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$46.09 an hour on average, and $40.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other psychologists salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other psychologists take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $73,325 a year ($6,110 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,860. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do other psychologists earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($111,210).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3039; area Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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