Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Job Market Report

StableUpdated October 18, 2026

Active Listings

Avg Salary Range

$87K - $127K

Remote %

Ghost Rate

26%

H-1B Sponsors

N/A

Regional Corridor Map & Purchasing Power

Compare Pittsburgh, PA commuting distance and a rough cost-of-living comparison against neighboring tech markets (approximate cost index 94.2).

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Spatial Hub Radar · Pittsburgh, PA

Approx. cost index: 94.2

Nearby Markets:Washington, DC (190 mi)Philadelphia, PA (257 mi)New York, NY (315 mi)Indianapolis, IN (329 mi)Charlotte, NC (363 mi)

Relocation Take-Home Pay & Tax Comparator

Compare standard of living and state income tax impact across US tech hubs using official BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP).

Popular hubs:

Nominal Offer in Pittsburgh:$90,000/yr

Compare Relocation Purchasing Power Against:

Current: Pittsburgh, PA

$90,000

BEA Price Parity: 94.2

State tax applies

Target: San Francisco, CA

$113,121

BEA Price Parity: 118.4

State tax applies

San Francisco is approximately 26% more expensive+26% cost drag

To maintain the standard of living of $90,000 in Pittsburgh, you need at least $113,121 in San Francisco based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Both PA and CA collect state income taxes. Differences reflect local cost of living and tax brackets.

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Top Roles in Pittsburgh

Project Manager - Engineering and Field Service (Nuclear)

Construction Project Administrator

Project Coordinator - Construction, Hybrid, Pittsburgh PA

Assistant Branch Manager, North Region

Project Manager (Utility T&D and Substations)

Project Manager II - Bridge

Operations Project Manager

Project Coordinator

Senior IT Project Manager

Project Manager - Healthcare Equipment Planning, Hybrid, Pittsburgh PA

Top Hiring Companies

Walmart Supply Chain

4 listings

Wesco

3 listings

Hitachi Global

3 listings

Goodwin Recruiting

2 listings

Safariland

2 listings

Allegheny Health Network

2 listings

Stevens Engineers & Constructors

2 listings

Highmark Health

2 listings

Dollar Bank

1 listing

Remote vs On-Site

Remote: 0%On-site: 100%

Remote / HybridOn-site

Job Quality

ShouldApply's scoring engine rates how realistic each job description's requirements are. Based on 1 scored listings in Pittsburgh.

Realistic

(0 jobs)

100%

Ambitious

(1 jobs)

Overloaded

(0 jobs)

Unrealistic

(0 jobs)

Where These Jobs Come From

LinkedIn28ZipRecruiter8Indeed5Trabajo.org5Walmart Careers4Hitachi Careers - Hitachi Global3Goodwin Recruiting2Highmark Health2HNTB1Actalent Careers1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs are available in Pittsburgh?

There are 68 active job listings in Pittsburgh, PA right now, pulled from 4 job boards and refreshed every 2 hours. Total tracked listings (including inactive): 89.

What is the average salary in Pittsburgh?

Based on jobs with disclosed pay, the average salary range in Pittsburgh is $87K to $127K. Median salary sits at $90K. Many listings don't share compensation, so real averages may differ.

What percentage of Pittsburgh jobs are remote?

0% of active Pittsburgh listings are tagged as remote or hybrid. The rest require on-site presence. This ratio updates as new postings come in.

How common are ghost jobs in Pittsburgh?

The average ghost probability across scored Pittsburgh listings is 26%. Ghost jobs are postings with low hiring intent: old listings, vague descriptions, or roles that never get filled. ShouldApply's scoring engine flags these so you don't waste applications.

What are the top hiring companies in Pittsburgh?

The most active employers in Pittsburgh include Walmart Supply Chain, Wesco, Hitachi Global, Goodwin Recruiting, Safariland. These companies collectively post the most listings in the area.