$24 Billion and Counting: Inside Pittsburgh's 2026 Tech Economy
Pittsburgh's technology sector now generates $24 billion in annual payroll — more than 28% of all wages across the region's 13 counties. In this episode, we break down the six numbers from the Pittsburgh Technology Council's 2026 State of the Industry Report that reveal where the region stands today and where it's heading next.
We cover:
• Scale — 9,179 tech establishments employing 241,000 people, nearly 1 in 5 workers, at an average wage of $105,000/year
• Growth sectors — Manufacturing (56,000+ jobs) and health services (107,000+ jobs) continue to expand, proving Pittsburgh tech goes far…
The skinny
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