Surgeon salary in Pittsburgh, PA
Based on 28 certified H-1B filings in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes New Castle, Monroeville.
Median salary$82,426
Middle 50%$69k–$88.3k
vs. national median−76%comparison median $343,629
Filings28FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $68,895 |
| 25th | $68,970 |
| 50th (median) | $82,426 |
| 75th | $88,312 |
| 90th | $336,427 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2023 | $80,000 | $70,000 | $100,000 | 17 |
| FY2024 | $83,026 | $72,387 | $84,894 | 10 |
| FY2025 | $68,995 | $68,895 | $82,426 | 15 |
| FY2026 | $90,284 | $84,281 | $330,610 | 13 |
Cost of living
Pittsburgh's median Surgeon salary of $82,426 is worth about $87,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Pittsburgh = 94.7).
Compared with all workers here
All Surgeons, All Other in the Pittsburgh, PA area earned a median of $239,200+ in May 2025 (130 employed). The H-1B median here is $82,426, 66% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UPMC Medical Education | $69,979 | 16 |
| University of Pittsburgh Physicians | $90,284 | 11 |
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 | 9 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.