Material Moving Workers, All Other pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,120 or more. The middle half of other material moving workers in Pittsburgh earn between $38,130 and $72,120.
- $38K10th
- $38K25th
- $40KMedian
- $72K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,550 | $4,129 | $23.82 |
| Median | $39,900 | $3,325 | $19.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,130 | $3,178 | $18.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,120 | $6,010 | $34.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Material Moving Workers, All Other pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Other material moving workers in Pittsburgh earn 6% more than the Pennsylvania average ($46,790) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($45,640). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $41,800.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $49,550 | $39,900 | $37,620 | $72,120 | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,790 | $41,690 | $37,750 | $72,120 | 380 |
| United States | $45,640 | $41,800 | $34,330 | $62,820 | 23,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Material Moving Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $49,550, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $40,472 a year, or $3,373 a month and $1,557 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for other material moving workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $49,550 buys what about $52,339 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Material Moving Workers, All Other salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 2nd of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($50,420).
- Philadelphia$50,420
- Pittsburgh$49,550
All Material Moving Workers, All Other salaries in Pennsylvania
Highest-paying cities for other material moving workers
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,750).
- Boston, MA$76,750
- Denver, CO$63,700
- New York, NY$63,260
- Fort Collins, CO$61,710
- Virginia Beach, VA$59,560
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Material Moving Workers, All Other salary in Pittsburgh: questions
How much do other material moving workers make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$23.82 an hour on average, and $19.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other material moving workers salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other material moving workers take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $40,472 a year ($3,373 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,550. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do other material moving workers earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more than the U.S. average for this job ($45,640).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 53-7199; area Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.46, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.46).
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