How much does a Public Interest Lawyer make in Pittsburgh, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Public Interest Lawyer in Pittsburgh, PA is $83,133. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,559 to $91,561, with most professionals earning between $62,932 and $99,235.

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Public Interest Lawyer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Public Interest Lawyer Salary $62,932 Pittsburgh,PA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Public Interest Lawyer Salary $72,559 Pittsburgh,PA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Public Interest Lawyer Salary $83,133 Pittsburgh,PA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Public Interest Lawyer Salary $91,561 Pittsburgh,PA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Public Interest Lawyer Salary $99,235 Pittsburgh,PA April 01, 2025
25% $72,559 10% $62,932 90% $99,235 75% $91,561 $83,133 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Public Interest Lawyer

    0 - 2 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    2 - 4 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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