How much does a substance abuse make in Pittsburgh?
$54,290a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $26.10 an hour or $4,524 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.10
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 261 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 6,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,420Median: $54,290Highest 10%: $78,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| 25th | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| Median | $54,290 | $26.10 | |
| 75th | $64,570 | $31.04 | |
| 90th | $78,140 | $37.57 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Lebanon, PA | $59,510 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $58,140 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $57,210 |
| Reading, PA | $55,690 |
| Allentown, PA | $55,520 |
| State College, PA | $53,540 |
| York, PA | $51,470 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $51,330 |
| Erie, PA | $49,820 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $49,570 |
| Lancaster, PA | $49,060 |
| Johnstown, PA | $48,560 |
| Scranton, PA | $46,810 |
| Williamsport, PA | $46,380 |
| Altoona, PA | $46,260 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $87,800 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $82,220 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,480 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $64,430 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $62,290 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $60,430 |
| Educational | $59,560 |
| Clergy | $57,720 |
| Director | $54,130 |
| Community Health Worker | $49,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $26.10 ($54,290 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $54,290 against $59,350 nationally, 9% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $52,010, so Pittsburgh pays 4% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for substance abuse pay?
261 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,420 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,140 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.