E-commerce Order Specialist salary in Pittsburgh, PA
Pay for this job in Pittsburgh tracks the wider market: a median of $46,580 a year1, about level with the Pennsylvania statewide median of $46,840 and about level with the US median of $46,170. Among US areas it comes in at #88 of 287. About 450 e-commerce order specialists work here, 18% of the Pennsylvania total.
BLS occupation 43-4151, area Pittsburgh, PA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Pittsburgh against Pennsylvania and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $36,030 | $46,580 | $61,200 | |
| Pennsylvania | $36,030 | $46,840 | $58,910 | |
| United States | $35,530 | $46,170 | $63,530 |
The middle half of e-commerce order specialists in Pittsburgh earns $39,000–$50,240. The top tenth earns $61,200 or more, 1.7 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 1.8 times. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is $11,240 wide, between the figure for Pennsylvania ($10,720) and the US figure ($14,650).
What to budget for an e-commerce order specialist here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,030 | $3,002 | $17.32 | $46,490 |
| 25th percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $18.75 | $50,323 |
| Median | $46,580 | $3,882 | $22.39 | $60,103 |
| 75th percentile | $50,240 | $4,187 | $24.15 | $64,826 |
| 90th percentile | $61,200 | $5,100 | $29.42 | $78,968 |
Local pay is bunched just above the median: the 75th percentile is only $3,660 over it, while the 25th sits $7,580 below. Moving an offer from the median to the 75th percentile costs about $4,723 more a year with benefits. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $46,170 falls between the 25th percentile and the median in Pittsburgh, and the Pennsylvania statewide median of $46,840 falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What a hire really costs in Pittsburgh
At the $46,580 median, a local hire costs about $60,103 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $13,523 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open e-commerce order specialist roles pay $700–$1,000 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,5003 with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month4. Change any number below to match your plan.
A local hire here costs about 4.5 times as much as a remote hire in year one at the midpoint of our range. From year two, when the fee drops out, it is 5.6 times the remote figure of $10,788. About the candidates: most apply through our assessment platform with a written and a spoken English task; each profile shows the English level (B1–C2); Silkstaff interviews every shortlisted candidate live, in English, before you meet them.
Other roles in Pittsburgh
Of the 17 roles we track in Pittsburgh, this one ranks #11 by median pay, between bookkeepers ($47,250) and HR assistants ($45,900). Project Coordinator is the highest at $99,320.
| Role | Median | vs e-commerce order specialist | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Specialist | +12.5% | 1,130 | |
| Bookkeeper | +1.4% | 9,250 | |
| E-commerce Order Specialist | this role | 450 | |
| HR Assistant | -1.5% | 480 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -2.2% | 12,160 |
Measured against the US median, e-commerce order specialists rank #2 of the 17 roles we track in Pittsburgh (+0.9%), between paralegals (+1.2%) and project coordinators (-2.9%). The typical role here is at -6.7%, so, measured against the US, e-commerce order specialists cost more in Pittsburgh than the area's general pay level would suggest. E-commerce order specialists hold 0.4% of the jobs in these 17 roles in Pittsburgh, 0.4% across Pennsylvania and 0.5% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Pennsylvania
Across the 14 areas of Pennsylvania with data for this job, the median runs from $39,490 in the Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetro area to $49,860 in Reading, a gap of $10,370 a year. The one area in Pennsylvania with more e-commerce order specialists, Philadelphia-Camden, PA-NJ ($48,310), also pays more.
| Area | Median | vs Pittsburgh | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Pennsylvania (Nonmetro) | +2.3% | 60 | |
| York-Hanover, PA | +1.7% | 80 | |
| Lancaster, PA | +1.0% | 150 | |
| Pittsburgh, PA | this area | 450 | |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | -2.5% | 130 | |
| Erie, PA | -5.8% | 40 | |
| Scranton-Wilkes-Barre, PA | -6.3% | 70 |
Pittsburgh against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Pittsburgh is #32 of 278 US areas for this job. It is one of the larger markets for this job, with pay near the middle of the US range. Outside Pennsylvania, Ocala and Los Angeles-Long Beach pay just above Pittsburgh and Jacksonville and Toledo just below. All four are within $130 a year of the median in Pittsburgh. Of the three markets with about as many e-commerce order specialists, none pays as much.
| Metro area | Median | vs Pittsburgh | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA | +0.0% | 5,740 | pay | |
| Ocala, FL | +0.0% | 30 | pay | |
| Pittsburgh, PA | this area | 450 | ||
| Jacksonville, FL | -0.3% | 170 | pay | |
| Toledo, OH | -0.3% | 180 | pay | |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | -3.2% | 450 | jobs | |
| Austin-Round Rock, TX | -4.6% | 450 | jobs | |
| Louisville, KY-IN | -6.4% | 450 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an e-commerce order specialist in Pittsburgh, PA?
About $60,103 a year at the median, or $5,009 a month: $46,580 in pay plus about $13,523 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for e-commerce order specialists in Pittsburgh?
The median was $46,580 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $36,030, the 90th $61,200, and the middle half earned $39,000 to $50,240.
Is Pittsburgh cheaper than the rest of Pennsylvania for e-commerce order specialists?
About the same: a median of $46,580 against $46,840 statewide. The next area up in Pennsylvania is Lancaster at $47,050, the next down Harrisburg-Carlisle at $45,420.
How many e-commerce order specialists work in Pittsburgh?
BLS counts about 450 in the May 2025 survey. That is 18% of the Pennsylvania total of 2,570. Only Philadelphia-Camden has more in Pennsylvania.
Does an e-commerce order specialist cost more than an HR assistant in Pittsburgh?
Yes: $680 a year more at the median. The medians are $46,580 and $45,900.
What does a remote e-commerce order specialist cost compared with Pittsburgh?
Our open roles pay $700–$1,000 a month. At the midpoint, with the one-time fee and Deel, year one comes to $13,288, against about $60,103 for a local hire at the median.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4151: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.