Legislators Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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

Median annual salary $47,090 +5.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $18,520
90th percentile $125,470
Employed locally 190
National median $44,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,520
    25th
    $20,760
    50th (median)
    $47,090
    75th
    $86,340
    90th
    $125,470

    Pittsburgh economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Legislators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utica-Rome, NY $173,280
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $157,080
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $141,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,380
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,960

    Nearby metros — Legislators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $137,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $51,740
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $48,980
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $46,730
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $43,670
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,510

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $100,280
    Financial Managers $134,740
    Medical and Health Services Managers $102,230
    Managers, All Other $125,570
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $154,870
    Sales Managers $125,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Legislators make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Legislators in Pittsburgh, PA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Legislators salaries?

    The median Legislators salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 5.1% above the national median of $44,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Legislators in Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Legislators (10th percentile) earn around $18,520 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,760.