Lawyers pay in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh (PA), the median pay for lawyers is $63.96 an hour ($133,040 a year). About 5,550 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). It is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania median ($157,180).
Pay range for lawyers in Pittsburgh (PA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.35 | $65,220 |
| 25% of workers | $40.68 | $84,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.96 | $133,040 |
| 75% of workers | $98.00 | $203,840 |
| 90% of workers | $148.08 | $308,000 |
Lawyers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $170,660 | 19,040 |
| Pittsburgh (this page) | $133,040 | 5,550 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $131,440 | 1,930 |
| Erie | $128,130 | 260 |
| York-Hanover | $126,350 | 400 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $126,160 | 950 |
| Reading | $125,830 | 440 |
| Lancaster | $125,510 | 520 |
| State College | $107,850 | 140 |
| Lebanon | $102,460 | 80 |
| Williamsport | $101,990 | 130 |
| Gettysburg | $101,030 | 60 |
| Chambersburg | $100,680 | 100 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $100,420 | 810 |
| Johnstown | $93,710 | 80 |
| Altoona | $83,390 | 90 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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