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MBA-Relevant Salaries in Pittsburgh
What the roles MBAs target actually pay in the Pittsburgh metro area — source-labeled BLS wage benchmarks, adjusted for what it costs to live there.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) (May 2024 estimates (published April 2025)), Pittsburgh, PA; cost-of-living from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by Metropolitan Statistical Area (MARPP) (2024). Occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-specific outcomes.
- Roles benchmarked
- 18
- MBA-relevant occupations
- Median wage span
- $63,190–$216,060
- across roles
- Highest median
- $216,060
- Chief Executives
- Cost of living
- 94.7
- price level (U.S. = 100)
What MBA-relevant roles pay in Pittsburgh
Median wage and cost-of-living-adjusted value for each occupation. Open a role for its full percentile range and metro ranking.
| Role (occupation) | Median annual | Cost-of-living adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives SOC 11-1011 | $216,060 | $228,222 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers SOC 11-3021 | $159,090 | $168,045 |
| Financial Managers SOC 11-3031 | $136,330 | $144,004 |
| Human Resources Managers SOC 11-3121 | $131,690 | $139,103 |
| Marketing Managers SOC 11-2021 | $127,590 | $134,772 |
| Sales Managers SOC 11-2022 | $125,060 | $132,100 |
| Personal Financial Advisors SOC 13-2052 | $115,600 | $122,107 |
| Industrial Production Managers SOC 11-3051 | $109,840 | $116,023 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers SOC 11-3071 | $101,600 | $107,319 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers SOC 11-9111 | $101,570 | $107,287 |
| General and Operations Managers SOC 11-1021 | $100,840 | $106,516 |
| Project Management Specialists SOC 13-1082 | $99,320 | $104,911 |
| Data Scientists SOC 15-2051 | $96,670 | $102,112 |
| Management Analysts SOC 13-1111 | $85,990 | $90,830 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts SOC 13-2051 | $82,530 | $87,176 |
| Logisticians SOC 13-1081 | $77,220 | $81,567 |
| Accountants and Auditors SOC 13-2011 | $76,940 | $81,271 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists SOC 13-1161 | $63,190 | $66,747 |
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Cost of living and Pittsburgh pay
Nominal wages in the Pittsburgh area reflect its industry mix and cost of living. A higher headline number in an expensive metro does not automatically mean a better financial outcome — housing and everyday costs claim more of it. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure so you can compare purchasing power, not just headline pay.
Frequently asked questions
What do MBA-relevant roles pay in Pittsburgh?
Across the 18 MBA-relevant occupations benchmarked for the Pittsburgh metro area, median annual wages span roughly $63,190 to $216,060. These are BLS OEWS occupational wage benchmarks across all workers, not MBA-graduate-specific outcomes. The highest-median role here is Chief Executives at $216,060.
Is Pittsburgh an expensive place to earn these salaries?
The Pittsburgh area overall price level is 94.7 against a U.S. average of 100 — below average, so local pay stretches further. Each role page shows the cost-of-living-adjusted figure.
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