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How much does a cutting make in Pittsburgh?

$46,940a year

Median yearly pay for cuttings in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $22.57 an hour or $3,912 a month.

Hourly
$22.57
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
112 of 283
Jobs in the area
1,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,400Median: $46,940Highest 10%: $61,610
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,400$16.54
25th$39,840$19.15
Median$46,940$22.57
75th$55,790$26.82
90th$61,610$29.62

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for cuttings.

Allentown, PA$60,080
Reading, PA$54,760
Scranton, PA$52,630
Philadelphia, PA$49,000
Lancaster, PA$48,780
Gettysburg, PA$48,300
Chambersburg, PA$48,030
Williamsport, PA$46,930
York, PA$46,790
Harrisburg, PA$45,570
Lebanon, PA$44,400
Erie, PA$43,470
Cutting salary in Pennsylvania Cutting salary in all states

Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Distributor and Dispatcher$102,200
Power Plant Operator$93,870
Gas Plant Operator$81,600
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,690
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$73,090
Petroleum Pump System Operator$72,190
Rolling Machine Setter$69,150
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$67,930
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$66,500
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$65,480
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cutting make an hour in Pittsburgh?

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $22.57 ($46,940 a year).

Do cuttings make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?

Yes: $46,940 against $46,330 nationally, 1% more.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $47,860, so Pittsburgh pays 2% less.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for cutting pay?

112 of 283 metro areas with data.

How much does a cutting make starting out in Pittsburgh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,610 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.