Lowest-paying jobs in Pittsburgh
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March 21, 2021
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Lowest-paying jobs in Pittsburgh
Stacker collected information on the lowest-paying jobs in Pittsburgh, PA, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jobs are ranked by average annual salary with information up to date as of May 2019.
In Pittsburgh, the annual mean wage is $51,550 or 3.6% lower than national mean of $53,490, while the lowest-paying occupation makes only $18,770. Read on to see which jobs make the list.
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#100. Printing Press Operators
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $33,510
- Employment: 1,330
National
- Annual mean salary: $39,100
- Employment: 173,430
- Annual mean salary: $33,510
- Employment: 1,330
National
- Annual mean salary: $39,100
- Employment: 173,430
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Canva
#99. Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $33,500
- Employment: 280
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,060
- Employment: 29,170
- Annual mean salary: $33,500
- Employment: 280
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,060
- Employment: 29,170
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#98. Opticians, Dispensing
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $33,460
- Employment: 450
National
- Annual mean salary: $40,730
- Employment: 72,330
- Annual mean salary: $33,460
- Employment: 450
National
- Annual mean salary: $40,730
- Employment: 72,330
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#97. File Clerks
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $33,440
- Employment: 1,080
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,610
- Employment: 102,300
- Annual mean salary: $33,440
- Employment: 1,080
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,610
- Employment: 102,300
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#96. Self-Enrichment Teachers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $33,420
- Employment: 1,770
National
- Annual mean salary: $46,120
- Employment: 252,780
- Annual mean salary: $33,420
- Employment: 1,770
National
- Annual mean salary: $46,120
- Employment: 252,780
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Canva
#95. Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $33,130
- Employment: 40
National
- Annual mean salary: $43,630
- Employment: 36,290
- Annual mean salary: $33,130
- Employment: 40
National
- Annual mean salary: $43,630
- Employment: 36,290
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Pixabay
#94. Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $33,080
- Employment: 21,700
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Employment: 2,953,170
- Annual mean salary: $33,080
- Employment: 21,700
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,130
- Employment: 2,953,170
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Canva
#93. Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $32,970
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,780
- Employment: 295,520
- Annual mean salary: $32,970
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,780
- Employment: 295,520
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Canva
#92. Dietetic Technicians
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $32,960
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,180
- Employment: 29,230
- Annual mean salary: $32,960
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,180
- Employment: 29,230
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#91. Funeral Attendants
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $32,910
- Employment: 800
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,830
- Employment: 34,370
- Annual mean salary: $32,910
- Employment: 800
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,830
- Employment: 34,370
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Pixabay
#90. Parts Salespersons
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $32,850
- Employment: 1,660
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,220
- Employment: 256,170
- Annual mean salary: $32,850
- Employment: 1,660
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,220
- Employment: 256,170
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#89. Data Entry Keyers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $32,670
- Employment: 1,280
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,820
- Employment: 159,930
- Annual mean salary: $32,670
- Employment: 1,280
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,820
- Employment: 159,930
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Canva
#88. Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $32,660
- Employment: 720
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,000
- Employment: 44,890
- Annual mean salary: $32,660
- Employment: 720
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,000
- Employment: 44,890
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Needpix
#87. Food Batchmakers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $32,620
- Employment: 490
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,120
- Employment: 159,390
- Annual mean salary: $32,620
- Employment: 490
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,120
- Employment: 159,390
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Canva
#86. Furniture Finishers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $32,540
- Employment: 200
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,350
- Employment: 16,220
- Annual mean salary: $32,540
- Employment: 200
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,350
- Employment: 16,220
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Canva
#85. Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $32,380
- Employment: 580
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,570
- Employment: 99,460
- Annual mean salary: $32,380
- Employment: 580
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,570
- Employment: 99,460
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#84. Medical Assistants
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Employment: 5,580
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Employment: 712,430
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Employment: 5,580
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,720
- Employment: 712,430
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Unsplash
#83. Library Technicians
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $32,170
- Employment: 500
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,950
- Employment: 88,720
- Annual mean salary: $32,170
- Employment: 500
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,950
- Employment: 88,720
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Canva
#82. Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $32,050
- Employment: 590
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,690
- Employment: 97,030
- Annual mean salary: $32,050
- Employment: 590
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,690
- Employment: 97,030
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#81. Psychiatric Technicians
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $31,970
- Employment: 570
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,550
- Employment: 78,470
- Annual mean salary: $31,970
- Employment: 570
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,550
- Employment: 78,470
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Canva
#80. Helpers--Production Workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $31,900
- Employment: 1,170
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
- Employment: 303,030
- Annual mean salary: $31,900
- Employment: 1,170
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,540
- Employment: 303,030
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#79. Passenger Vehicle Drivers, Except Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $31,860
- Employment: 7,290
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Employment: 700,030
- Annual mean salary: $31,860
- Employment: 7,290
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,210
- Employment: 700,030
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#78. Residential Advisors
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $31,790
- Employment: 1,130
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,610
- Employment: 107,930
- Annual mean salary: $31,790
- Employment: 1,130
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,610
- Employment: 107,930
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#77. Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $31,780
- Employment: 600
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Employment: 68,050
- Annual mean salary: $31,780
- Employment: 600
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Employment: 68,050
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#76. Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $31,550
- Employment: 190
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,150
- Employment: 50,730
- Annual mean salary: $31,550
- Employment: 190
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,150
- Employment: 50,730
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Canva
#75. Pharmacy Aides
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $31,490
- Employment: 380
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,490
- Employment: 37,280
- Annual mean salary: $31,490
- Employment: 380
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,490
- Employment: 37,280
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#74. Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $31,480
- Employment: 60
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Employment: 13,210
- Annual mean salary: $31,480
- Employment: 60
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Employment: 13,210
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#73. Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $31,400
- Employment: 320
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,380
- Employment: 31,370
- Annual mean salary: $31,400
- Employment: 320
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,380
- Employment: 31,370
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#72. Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $31,220
- Employment: 140
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,670
- Employment: 32,160
- Annual mean salary: $31,220
- Employment: 140
National
- Annual mean salary: $37,670
- Employment: 32,160
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GagliardiPhotography // Shutterstock
#71. Nursing Assistants
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $31,180
- Employment: 14,760
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Employment: 1,419,920
- Annual mean salary: $31,180
- Employment: 14,760
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,720
- Employment: 1,419,920
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Canva
#70. Butchers and Meat Cutters
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $31,170
- Employment: 770
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,010
- Employment: 136,770
- Annual mean salary: $31,170
- Employment: 770
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,010
- Employment: 136,770
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Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos // Flickr
#69. Counter and Rental Clerks
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $31,160
- Employment: 2,570
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,600
- Employment: 411,560
- Annual mean salary: $31,160
- Employment: 2,570
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,600
- Employment: 411,560
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Canva
#68. Machine Feeders and Offbearers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $31,100
- Employment: 260
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,010
- Employment: 63,280
- Annual mean salary: $31,100
- Employment: 260
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,010
- Employment: 63,280
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#67. Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $31,050
- Employment: 510
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,620
- Employment: 83,580
- Annual mean salary: $31,050
- Employment: 510
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,620
- Employment: 83,580
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#66. Pharmacy Technicians
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $30,700
- Employment: 4,060
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,250
- Employment: 417,780
- Annual mean salary: $30,700
- Employment: 4,060
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,250
- Employment: 417,780
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Canva
#65. Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $30,500
- Employment: 5,780
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Employment: 912,660
- Annual mean salary: $30,500
- Employment: 5,780
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,360
- Employment: 912,660
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Unsplash
#64. Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $30,400
- Employment: 15,850
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Employment: 2,145,450
- Annual mean salary: $30,400
- Employment: 15,850
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,010
- Employment: 2,145,450
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#63. Tellers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $30,330
- Employment: 3,030
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
- Employment: 442,120
- Annual mean salary: $30,330
- Employment: 3,030
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,660
- Employment: 442,120
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Canva
#62. Tire Repairers and Changers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $29,910
- Employment: 710
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,350
- Employment: 110,880
- Annual mean salary: $29,910
- Employment: 710
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,350
- Employment: 110,880
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#61. Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $29,730
- Employment: 50
National
- Annual mean salary: $38,810
- Employment: 20,120
- Annual mean salary: $29,730
- Employment: 50
National
- Annual mean salary: $38,810
- Employment: 20,120
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Canva
#60. Orderlies
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $29,460
- Employment: 670
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,710
- Employment: 46,990
- Annual mean salary: $29,460
- Employment: 670
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,710
- Employment: 46,990
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#59. Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $29,230
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,180
- Employment: 78,850
- Annual mean salary: $29,230
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,180
- Employment: 78,850
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ProfDEH // Wikimedia Commons
#58. Couriers and Messengers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $29,200
- Employment: 520
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,640
- Employment: 74,720
- Annual mean salary: $29,200
- Employment: 520
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,640
- Employment: 74,720
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Canva
#57. Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $29,190
- Employment: 2,670
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
- Employment: 402,480
- Annual mean salary: $29,190
- Employment: 2,670
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,030
- Employment: 402,480
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#56. Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $29,050
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,940
- Employment: 140,850
- Annual mean salary: $29,050
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,940
- Employment: 140,850
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Paul.J.West // Shutterstock
#55. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $28,920
- Employment: 6,020
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Employment: 1,346,910
- Annual mean salary: $28,920
- Employment: 6,020
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,640
- Employment: 1,346,910
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Canva
#54. Physical Therapist Aides
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $28,750
- Employment: 550
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,180
- Employment: 49,270
- Annual mean salary: $28,750
- Employment: 550
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,180
- Employment: 49,270
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Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
#53. Retail Salespersons
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $28,590
- Employment: 29,200
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Employment: 4,317,950
- Annual mean salary: $28,590
- Employment: 29,200
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,360
- Employment: 4,317,950
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UfaBizPhoto // Shutterstock
#52. Sewing Machine Operators
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $28,540
- Employment: 550
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Employment: 133,410
- Annual mean salary: $28,540
- Employment: 550
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Employment: 133,410
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#51. Security Guards
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $28,490
- Employment: 8,190
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Employment: 1,126,370
- Annual mean salary: $28,490
- Employment: 8,190
National
- Annual mean salary: $33,030
- Employment: 1,126,370
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Pfc. Dalton Precht // Wikimedia Commons
#50. Gambling Cage Workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $28,440
- Employment: 100
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,600
- Employment: 14,330
- Annual mean salary: $28,440
- Employment: 100
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,600
- Employment: 14,330
52 / 100
New Africa // Shutterstock
#49. Receptionists and Information Clerks
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $27,860
- Employment: 7,720
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Employment: 1,057,370
- Annual mean salary: $27,860
- Employment: 7,720
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,250
- Employment: 1,057,370
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Pixabay
#48. Photographers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $27,280
- Employment: 350
National
- Annual mean salary: $45,440
- Employment: 50,620
- Annual mean salary: $27,280
- Employment: 350
National
- Annual mean salary: $45,440
- Employment: 50,620
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Flamingo Images // Shutterstock
#46 (tie). Concierges
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $27,130
- Employment: 130
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,290
- Employment: 41,670
- Annual mean salary: $27,130
- Employment: 130
National
- Annual mean salary: $34,290
- Employment: 41,670
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Canva
#46 (tie). Crossing Guards and Flaggers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $27,130
- Employment: 1,440
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,920
- Employment: 84,920
- Annual mean salary: $27,130
- Employment: 1,440
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,920
- Employment: 84,920
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Canva
#45. Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $27,120
- Employment: 760
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,860
- Employment: 117,670
- Annual mean salary: $27,120
- Employment: 760
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,860
- Employment: 117,670
57 / 100
Canva
#44. Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $27,110
- Employment: 150
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,880
- Employment: 36,630
- Annual mean salary: $27,110
- Employment: 150
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,880
- Employment: 36,630
58 / 100
Canva
#43. Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $27,070
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,600
- Employment: 14,740
- Annual mean salary: $27,070
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,600
- Employment: 14,740
59 / 100
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
#42. Waiters and Waitresses
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $27,020
- Employment: 19,680
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Employment: 2,579,020
- Annual mean salary: $27,020
- Employment: 19,680
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,800
- Employment: 2,579,020
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Canva
#41. Bakers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $26,780
- Employment: 1,810
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,630
- Employment: 184,990
- Annual mean salary: $26,780
- Employment: 1,810
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,630
- Employment: 184,990
61 / 100
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#40. Cooks, Restaurant
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $26,690
- Employment: 12,540
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Employment: 1,401,890
- Annual mean salary: $26,690
- Employment: 12,540
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,700
- Employment: 1,401,890
62 / 100
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#39. Stockers and Order Fillers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $26,580
- Employment: 13,510
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Employment: 2,135,850
- Annual mean salary: $26,580
- Employment: 13,510
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,660
- Employment: 2,135,850
63 / 100
Jason Person // Shutterstock
#38. Cooks, Short Order
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $26,450
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,240
- Employment: 152,670
- Annual mean salary: $26,450
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,240
- Employment: 152,670
64 / 100
Unsplash
#37. Barbers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $26,290
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,190
- Employment: 20,030
- Annual mean salary: $26,290
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $35,190
- Employment: 20,030
65 / 100
Atstock Productions // Shutterstock
#36. Telemarketers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $26,140
- Employment: 1,370
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,770
- Employment: 134,800
- Annual mean salary: $26,140
- Employment: 1,370
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,770
- Employment: 134,800
66 / 100
Dmitry Kalinovsky // Shutterstock
#35. Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $26,080
- Employment: 1,260
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,420
- Employment: 209,330
- Annual mean salary: $26,080
- Employment: 1,260
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,420
- Employment: 209,330
67 / 100
Pexels
#34. Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $25,980
- Employment: 1,180
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,870
- Employment: 138,160
- Annual mean salary: $25,980
- Employment: 1,180
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,870
- Employment: 138,160
68 / 100
viviandnguyen_ // Flickr
#33. Packers and Packagers, Hand
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $25,770
- Employment: 1,860
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Employment: 633,640
- Annual mean salary: $25,770
- Employment: 1,860
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,680
- Employment: 633,640
69 / 100
ITRE Bicycle // Flickr
#32. Bicycle Repairers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $25,710
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,360
- Employment: 13,190
- Annual mean salary: $25,710
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,360
- Employment: 13,190
70 / 100
Crew // Wikimedia Commons
#30 (tie). Bartenders
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $25,620
- Employment: 6,820
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Employment: 646,850
- Annual mean salary: $25,620
- Employment: 6,820
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,000
- Employment: 646,850
71 / 100
Pressmaster // Shutterstock
#30 (tie). Baggage Porters and Bellhops
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $25,620
- Employment: 330
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
- Employment: 39,790
- Annual mean salary: $25,620
- Employment: 330
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
- Employment: 39,790
72 / 100
Oksana Shufrych // Shutterstock
#29. Recreation Workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $25,490
- Employment: 2,770
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,330
- Employment: 358,750
- Annual mean salary: $25,490
- Employment: 2,770
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,330
- Employment: 358,750
73 / 100
Nejron Photo // Shutterstock
#28. Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $25,030
- Employment: 2,060
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,940
- Employment: 382,670
- Annual mean salary: $25,030
- Employment: 2,060
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,940
- Employment: 382,670
74 / 100
Pearl PhotoPix // Shutterstock
#27. Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $24,960
- Employment: 6,030
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,530
- Employment: 385,960
- Annual mean salary: $24,960
- Employment: 6,030
National
- Annual mean salary: $31,530
- Employment: 385,960
75 / 100
Martin Smith // Shutterstock
#26. Parking Attendants
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $24,920
- Employment: 1,350
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,450
- Employment: 147,390
- Annual mean salary: $24,920
- Employment: 1,350
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,450
- Employment: 147,390
76 / 100
Rawpixel.com // Shutterstock
#24 (tie). Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $24,700
- Employment: 5,980
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Employment: 926,960
- Annual mean salary: $24,700
- Employment: 5,980
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,810
- Employment: 926,960
77 / 100
Monkey Business Images // Shutterstock
#24 (tie). Driver/Sales Workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $24,700
- Employment: 3,190
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Employment: 444,660
- Annual mean salary: $24,700
- Employment: 3,190
National
- Annual mean salary: $30,230
- Employment: 444,660
78 / 100
VGstockstudio // Shutterstock
#23. Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $24,640
- Employment: 2,200
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,080
- Employment: 277,580
- Annual mean salary: $24,640
- Employment: 2,200
National
- Annual mean salary: $26,080
- Employment: 277,580
79 / 100
Canva
#22. Cutters and Trimmers, Hand
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $24,610
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,340
- Employment: 9,670
- Annual mean salary: $24,610
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $32,340
- Employment: 9,670
80 / 100
Unsplash
#21. Floral Designers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $24,490
- Employment: 240
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,760
- Employment: 41,770
- Annual mean salary: $24,490
- Employment: 240
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,760
- Employment: 41,770
81 / 100
Gabriel Georgescu // Shutterstock
#20. Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Employment: 1,790
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
- Employment: 267,940
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Employment: 1,790
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,950
- Employment: 267,940
82 / 100
Terry Moon Cronk // DoD
#19. Animal Trainers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $24,310
- Employment: 60
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,240
- Employment: 16,530
- Annual mean salary: $24,310
- Employment: 60
National
- Annual mean salary: $36,240
- Employment: 16,530
83 / 100
Krakenimages.com // Shutterstock
#18. Childcare Workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $24,190
- Employment: 4,760
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Employment: 561,520
- Annual mean salary: $24,190
- Employment: 4,760
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,510
- Employment: 561,520
84 / 100
Pressmaster // Shutterstock
#17. Animal Caretakers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $24,070
- Employment: 2,020
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,060
- Employment: 212,450
- Annual mean salary: $24,070
- Employment: 2,020
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,060
- Employment: 212,450
85 / 100
Canva
#16. Food Preparation Workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $23,770
- Employment: 2,730
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Employment: 863,740
- Annual mean salary: $23,770
- Employment: 2,730
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,820
- Employment: 863,740
86 / 100
PxHere
#15. Library Assistants, Clerical
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $23,600
- Employment: 1,110
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,820
- Employment: 85,910
- Annual mean salary: $23,600
- Employment: 1,110
National
- Annual mean salary: $29,820
- Employment: 85,910
87 / 100
Canva
#14. Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $23,500
- Employment: 160
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,820
- Employment: 38,070
- Annual mean salary: $23,500
- Employment: 160
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,820
- Employment: 38,070
88 / 100
Canva
#13. Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $23,370
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,810
- Employment: 153,990
- Annual mean salary: $23,370
- Employment: data not available
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,810
- Employment: 153,990
89 / 100
Travis Grathwell // Flickr
#12. Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $23,240
- Employment: 170
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
- Employment: 15,990
- Annual mean salary: $23,240
- Employment: 170
National
- Annual mean salary: $28,230
- Employment: 15,990
90 / 100
Ryan Everton // Unsplash
#11. Dishwashers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $22,130
- Employment: 4,590
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Employment: 514,330
- Annual mean salary: $22,130
- Employment: 4,590
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,410
- Employment: 514,330
91 / 100
Finist4 // Shutterstock
#10. Manicurists and Pedicurists
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $22,030
- Employment: 500
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,390
- Employment: 111,780
- Annual mean salary: $22,030
- Employment: 500
National
- Annual mean salary: $27,390
- Employment: 111,780
92 / 100
Dean Drobot // Shutterstock
#9. Cashiers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $21,490
- Employment: 28,060
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,400
- Employment: 3,617,910
- Annual mean salary: $21,490
- Employment: 28,060
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,400
- Employment: 3,617,910
93 / 100
Pxhere
#8. Fast Food and Counter Workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $21,460
- Employment: 35,020
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Employment: 3,996,820
- Annual mean salary: $21,460
- Employment: 35,020
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,250
- Employment: 3,996,820
94 / 100
aboutsung // Shutterstock
#7. Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $21,340
- Employment: 2,020
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Employment: 477,270
- Annual mean salary: $21,340
- Employment: 2,020
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,020
- Employment: 477,270
95 / 100
Dragon Images // Shutterstock
#6. Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $20,770
- Employment: 4,440
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Employment: 423,380
- Annual mean salary: $20,770
- Employment: 4,440
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,010
- Employment: 423,380
96 / 100
Pixabay
#5. Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $20,430
- Employment: 1,270
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,380
- Employment: 143,940
- Annual mean salary: $20,430
- Employment: 1,270
National
- Annual mean salary: $25,380
- Employment: 143,940
97 / 100
Antoine Taveneaux // Wikimedia Commons
#4. Gambling Dealers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $19,810
- Employment: 650
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,980
- Employment: 98,890
- Annual mean salary: $19,810
- Employment: 650
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,980
- Employment: 98,890
98 / 100
Daniel Lee // Flickr
#3. Cooks, Fast Food
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $19,700
- Employment: 1,350
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Employment: 527,220
- Annual mean salary: $19,700
- Employment: 1,350
National
- Annual mean salary: $23,530
- Employment: 527,220
99 / 100
Unsplash
#2. Amusement and Recreation Attendants
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $19,450
- Employment: 2,370
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Employment: 338,110
- Annual mean salary: $19,450
- Employment: 2,370
National
- Annual mean salary: $24,330
- Employment: 338,110
100 / 100
Canva
#1. Shampooers
Pittsburgh, PA
- Annual mean salary: $18,770
- Employment: 270
National
- Annual mean salary: $22,910
- Employment: 12,120
- Annual mean salary: $18,770
- Employment: 270
National
- Annual mean salary: $22,910
- Employment: 12,120
