Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Pittsburgh Pennsylvania metro area was $66,609 in 2021, the latest figures available. Pittsburgh median household income is $2,348 lower than the median Pennsylvania household income and $3,108 less than the US median household income. 2022 metro income data (including Pittsburgh median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Pittsburgh are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Pennsylvania | $68,957 | -0.50% | +4.94% |
| Pittsburgh | $66,609 | -1.53% | +3.39% |
Trends in Pittsburgh, PA Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Pittsburgh is $66,609. Real median household income peaked in 2020 at $67,641 and is now $1,032 (1.53%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Pittsburgh
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $68,957 | $66,609 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $69,302 | $67,641 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $67,255 | $66,381 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $65,714 | $64,425 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $65,426 | $64,681 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $64,250 | $63,297 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $63,700 | $61,845 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $60,983 | $59,905 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $60,586 | $59,752 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $60,565 | $59,689 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $60,638 | $58,979 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $62,686 | $58,672 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $63,630 | $59,771 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $61,939 | $58,020 |
Pittsburgh Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Pittsburgh was $90,854 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania family income, Pittsburgh median family income is $3,354 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Pittsburgh will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Pennsylvania | $87,500 | -0.82% | +4.65% |
| Pittsburgh | $90,854 | -1.44% | +4.50% |
Trends in Pittsburgh, PA Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Pittsburgh is $90,854. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $92,181 and is now $1,327 (1.44%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Pittsburgh
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $87,500 | $90,854 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $88,224 | $92,181 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $85,919 | $90,379 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $83,610 | $86,944 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $83,943 | $85,613 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $81,644 | $84,221 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $80,273 | $81,909 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $77,757 | $80,219 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $77,496 | $80,124 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $76,973 | $78,261 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $76,399 | $76,153 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $78,718 | $76,324 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $79,676 | $78,685 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $77,747 | $76,312 |
Pittsburgh Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Pittsburgh was $40,538 in 2021. Compared to the median Pennsylvania per capita income, Pittsburgh median per capita income is $2,223 higher. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Pittsburgh will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Pennsylvania | $38,315 | -1.22% | +4.57% |
| Pittsburgh | $40,538 | -1.87% | +4.62% |
Trends in Pittsburgh, PA Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Pittsburgh is $40,538. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $41,312 and is now $774 (1.87%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Pittsburgh
| Date | US | Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,315 | $40,538 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $38,790 | $41,312 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $37,943 | $40,694 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $36,642 | $38,747 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $36,154 | $38,467 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $35,307 | $36,786 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $34,747 | $36,661 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $33,474 | $35,261 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $33,373 | $34,931 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $32,835 | $34,651 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $32,515 | $33,795 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $33,848 | $33,996 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $34,356 | $34,612 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $34,199 | $33,704 |
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