How much does a Virologist make in Pittsburgh, PA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Virologist in Pittsburgh, PA is $100,345. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $77,954 to a high of $134,065, with most professionals earning between $88,625 and $117,995.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
88625
117995
100345

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
88667
118185
100386
What is the average salary for Virologist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Virologist in Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Virologist ranges from $88,625 to $117,995 with the average base salary of $100,345. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,667 to $118,185 with the average total cash compensation of $100,386.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $100,345 $88,625 - $117,995
Bonus $41 $41 - $190
Total Pay $100,386 $88,667 - $118,185
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Greensburg, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,911 - $113,050 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,478 - $116,468 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,079 - $117,268 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Morgantown, WV AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,079 - $117,268 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,271 - $109,536 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Johnstown, PA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,797 - $107,572 COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
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