Statisticians pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $137,320 or more. The middle half of statisticians in Pittsburgh earn between $62,910 and $100,510.
- $58K10th
- $63K25th
- $75KMedian
- $101K75th
- $137K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,160 | $7,347 | $42.38 |
| Median | $75,230 | $6,269 | $36.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,910 | $5,242 | $30.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,510 | $8,376 | $48.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Statisticians pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Statisticians in Pittsburgh earn 15% less than the Pennsylvania average ($104,240) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($115,700). At the median the gap is -29% against the U.S. median of $105,650.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $88,160 | $75,230 | $58,240 | $137,320 | 340 |
| Pennsylvania | $104,240 | $93,830 | $60,440 | $167,460 | 1,630 |
| United States | $115,700 | $105,650 | $64,000 | $174,050 | 29,030 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Statisticians salary after taxes in Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $88,160, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $68,144 a year, or $5,679 a month and $2,621 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% 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 statisticians? 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 $88,160 buys what about $93,122 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Statisticians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 4th of 6 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($117,210).
- Philadelphia$117,210
- State College$104,710
- Allentown$91,900
- Pittsburgh$88,160
- Lancaster$86,220
- Harrisburg$85,250
Highest-paying cities for statisticians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,700).
- San Jose, CA$182,700
- Raleigh, NC$149,420
- New York, NY$145,760
- Boulder, CO$140,220
- Washington, DC$137,900
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Statisticians salary in Pittsburgh: questions
How much do statisticians make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$42.39 an hour on average, and $36.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level statisticians salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the statisticians take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $68,144 a year ($5,679 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,160. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do statisticians earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. average for this job ($115,700).
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 15-2041; 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 1.61, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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