Lawyer Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median lawyer in the Pittsburgh area earns $133,040 a year ($63.96 an hour), 17% below the U.S. median ($159,670) and 15% below the Pennsylvania median ($157,180). Half of the 5,550 lawyers there earn between $84,610 and $203,840.
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,220 | $77,100 | $78,360 |
| 25th percentile | $84,610 | $98,720 | $102,990 |
| Median | $133,040 | $157,180 | $159,670 |
| 75th percentile | $203,840 | $208,260 | $221,370 |
| 90th percentile | $308,000 | $323,370 | $351,600 |
| Average | $159,760 | $169,170 | $185,840 |
| Jobs | 5,550 | 27,170 | 754,500 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 37th for lawyer pay among the 48 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($301,320).
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- Philadelphia, PA: $170,660
- San Jose, CA: $301,320
- San Francisco, CA: $212,500
- New York, NY: $208,880
- Washington, DC: $195,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $194,410
- Boston, MA: $183,350
- Sacramento, CA: $178,540
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.