salary$133,040 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Pittsburgh, PA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$65,220per year
Top pay (top 10%)$308,000per year
Jobs in the area5,550people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Pittsburgh?
Cheap. Rent of $1,621 a month takes 14.6% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Pittsburgh, PA area is $133,040 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $65,220 and $308,000.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Pittsburgh?
Typical rent of $1,621 a month takes 14.6% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Pittsburgh, PA metro area.