Economics Professor salary in Pittsburgh, PA
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Economics, Assistant Professor Economics
Median salary$170,000
Middle 50%$156.1k–$175.4k
vs. national median+55%comparison median $110,000
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$75k$100k$125k$150k$175k$200k$225k$250k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $118,276 |
| 25th | $156,137 |
| 50th (median) | $170,000 |
| 75th | $175,381 |
| 90th | $219,050 |
Cost of living
Pittsburgh's median Economics Professor salary of $170,000 is worth about $179,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Pittsburgh = 94.7).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh | too few | 6 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 3 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.