How much does a therapist make in Pittsburgh?
$62,840a year
Median yearly pay for therapists in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $30.21 an hour or $5,237 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.21
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 78
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,140Median: $62,840Highest 10%: $76,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,140 | $22.66 | |
| 25th | $56,990 | $27.40 | |
| Median | $62,840 | $30.21 | |
| 75th | $70,460 | $33.88 | |
| 90th | $76,960 | $37.00 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for therapists.
| Philadelphia, PA | $81,170 |
| Allentown, PA | $73,930 |
| Scranton, PA | $61,760 |
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 |
| Physician | $187,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a therapist make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $30.21 ($62,840 a year).
Do therapists make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $62,840 against $77,930 nationally, 19% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $62,310, so Pittsburgh pays 1% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for therapist pay?
53 of 78 metro areas with data.
How much does a therapist make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,960 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.