How much does a physician make in Pittsburgh?
$187,700a year
Median yearly pay for physicians in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $90.23 an hour or $15,640 a month.
- Hourly
- $90.23
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 301 of 340
- Jobs in the area
- 6,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,850Median: $187,700Highest 10%: $423,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,850 | $34.06 | |
| 25th | $78,120 | $37.56 | |
| Median | $187,700 | $90.23 | |
| 75th | $370,100 | $177.95 | |
| 90th | $423,300 | $203.53 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for physicians.
| Williamsport, PA | $313,600 |
| Lebanon, PA | $290,100 |
| Altoona, PA | $279,200 |
| Allentown, PA | $258,800 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $245,800 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $238,300 |
| Scranton, PA | $232,900 |
| Lancaster, PA | $211,300 |
| Johnstown, PA | $178,200 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $156,000 |
| Reading, PA | $77,820 |
| Erie, PA | $73,600 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $291,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $275,900 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $235,200 |
| Dentist | $230,500 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $223,600 |
| Pediatrician | $208,100 |
| Podiatrist | $168,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $90.23 ($187,700 a year).
Do physicians make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $187,700 against $265,900 nationally, 29% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $217,300, so Pittsburgh pays 14% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for physician pay?
301 of 340 metro areas with data.
How much does a physician make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $70,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $423,300 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.