Therapists, All Other pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,960 or more. The middle half of other therapists in Pittsburgh earn between $56,990 and $70,460.
- $47K10th
- $57K25th
- $63KMedian
- $70K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,750 | $5,812 | $33.53 |
| Median | $62,840 | $5,237 | $30.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,990 | $4,749 | $27.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,460 | $5,872 | $33.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Therapists, All Other pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Other therapists in Pittsburgh earn 4% more than the Pennsylvania average ($67,300) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($90,420). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $77,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $69,750 | $62,840 | $47,140 | $76,960 | 130 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,300 | $62,310 | $41,250 | $98,780 | 710 |
| United States | $90,420 | $77,930 | $46,540 | $152,530 | 22,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Therapists, All Other salary after taxes in Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $69,750, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $55,758 a year, or $4,646 a month and $2,145 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% 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 therapists? 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 $69,750 buys what about $73,676 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Therapists, All Other salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 3rd of 6 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($92,000).
- Philadelphia$92,000
- Allentown$78,740
- Pittsburgh$69,750
- Scranton$60,460
- Lancaster$57,280
- Erie$54,880
Highest-paying cities for other therapists
Kiryas Joel, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,890).
- Kiryas Joel, NY$145,890
- Chicago, IL$136,800
- Baton Rouge, LA$132,990
- San Francisco, CA$128,890
- Wichita, KS$112,740
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Therapists, All Other salary in Pittsburgh: questions
How much do other therapists make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$33.53 an hour on average, and $30.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other therapists salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other therapists take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $55,758 a year ($4,646 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,750. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do other therapists earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($90,420).
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 29-1129; area Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.2%.
- 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 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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