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# Pittsburgh, PA Jobs — Hiring Trends & Top Companies

**State:** [Pennsylvania Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/pennsylvania?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 8,215

**Hiring momentum:** +2.6% — 553 new postings in the last 28 days vs 539 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 11,755
- Median salary: $75K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $43K – $138K
- Remote share: 6.2%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 11,755 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Industries with the most postings in Pittsburgh, PA: Hospitals and Health Care (19% of all postings), followed by Diversified Financial Services and Retail.
- Pay in Pittsburgh, PA runs 7% above the United States median ($75K vs $70K).
- New postings for Pittsburgh, PA held steady in the last 28 days (553 vs 539 in the 28 days before).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Pittsburgh, PA

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 2286 | $47K |
| Financial Services | 1156 | $115K |
| Retail | 992 | $33K |
| Hospitality | 384 | $37K |
| Business Consulting & Services | 329 | $168K |
| Software Development | 301 | $168K |
| Primary & Secondary Education | 276 | $42K |
| Construction | 264 | $80K |
| Higher Education | 256 | $180K |
| Banking | 250 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Pittsburgh, PA

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 403 | $32K |
| Registered Nurse | 381 | $77K |
| Software Developer / Engineer | 335 | $179K |
| Sales Representative | 153 | $65K |
| Product Manager | 143 | $149K |
| Customer Service Representative | 124 | $35K |
| Project Manager | 122 | — |
| Medical Assistant | 119 | — |
| Patient Care Technician | 113 | — |
| Pharmacy Technician | 110 | $43K |

## Top hiring companies in Pittsburgh, PA

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [PNC Financial Services Jobs & Careers — Banking](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/pnc-financial-services-group?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 549 |
| [BNY Jobs & Careers — Global Financial Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bny?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 439 |
| [CVS Health Jobs & Careers — Pharmacy & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/cvs-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 118 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 357 employers filed 1674 petitions; 5% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Pittsburgh, PA

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Pitt Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society | 194 | $70K |
| University of Pittsburgh Physicians | 170 | $84K |
| PNC | 261 | $119K |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 86 | $89K |
| BNY | 67 | $119K |

[All H1B sponsors in Pittsburgh, PA](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/pittsburgh-pa?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is healthcare a major employer in Pittsburgh?

Healthcare is a meaningful part of the Pittsburgh job market because the city is tied to the western Pennsylvania market shaped by healthcare, universities, and tech. It influences both direct hiring and adjacent work in suppliers, support services, transportation, or administration.
### How does Pittsburgh's job market compare with Philadelphia or Wexford?

Pittsburgh has a different job mix than Philadelphia or Wexford, mainly because it is tied to the western Pennsylvania market shaped by healthcare, universities, and tech. Nearby markets may offer more scale or a different industry balance, so comparing both pages helps if you are weighing commute options and employer types.
### Which employers stand out in Pittsburgh, PA?

Notable employers in Pittsburgh include UPMC, University of Pittsburgh, and PNC Financial Services. The employer table on this page is more useful than any fixed roster because it shows which organizations have active openings right now.
### How do I filter for remote versus on-site jobs in Pittsburgh?

You can find some remote openings tied to Pittsburgh, but the local labor mix still leans in-person. Employers in healthcare, education, and field operations usually need staff on site, so use the remote filter to separate hybrid and fully remote roles.
### What certifications help in Pittsburgh, PA?

The most useful credentials depend on the local employer mix. In Pittsburgh, nursing credentials, software skills, finance training, and project management tools can help because hiring is concentrated in healthcare, education, and adjacent support roles.
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