How much does an Applications Engineer make in Pittsburgh, PA? The average Applications Engineer salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $81,064 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $72,673 and $90,284. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Requisition ID: 41535. Job Location(s). Tallahassee, FL, US. Employment Type: Full Time. Segment: Danfoss Climate Solutions Segment. Job Function: Supply Chain
- 114 days ago
Kaizen Approach, Inc - ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION , MD
Kaizen Approach is currently looking to hire an Applications Engineer (Senior) responsible for designing software tools and subsystems to support software reuse
- 1 day ago
Kaizen Approach, Inc - ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION , MD
Kaizen Approach is currently looking to hire an Applications Engineer (Senior) responsible for designing software tools and subsystems to support software reuse
- 1 day ago
About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reache
- 1 day ago
Kaizen Approach is currently looking to hire an Applications Engineer (Senior) responsible for designing software tools and subsystems to support software reuse
- 1 day ago
Overview BigBear.ai is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to design, develop, and support high-value applications for multiple teams, ensuring seamless perfo
- 1 day ago

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About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania    Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As....More

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.9% from a year ago

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