Counselors, All Other Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $47,010 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.60
10th percentile $29,550
90th percentile $76,650
Employed locally 230
National median $49,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,550
    25th
    $38,120
    50th (median)
    $47,010
    75th
    $61,290
    90th
    $76,650

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Counselors, All Other salary vs area income 64% Median Counselors, All Other salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Counselors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Richmond, VA $108,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $107,990
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $107,020
    Virginia $105,140
    Ogden, UT $93,180
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $91,420

    Nearby metros — Counselors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $91,420
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $65,520
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $64,880
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $64,580
    Erie, PA $61,900
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,900

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,760
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,680
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,320
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,280
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,110
    Rehabilitation Counselors $52,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Counselors, All Other make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Counselors, All Other in Pittsburgh, PA is $22.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.01 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Counselors, All Other salaries?

    The median Counselors, All Other salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 5.7% below the national median of $49,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Counselors, All Other in Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Counselors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $29,550 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,120.