While traditionally considered "The Steel City", Pittsburgh's leading industries currently focus on finance, health care, service-based industries and high technology. A combination of the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute and an assortment of private businesses have together transformed Pittsburgh into one of the top U.S. robotics cities.  As a result of advancements in biotechnology and robotics, the Wall Street Journal gave Pittsburgh the nickname "Roboburgh".

The employment rate in Pittsburgh is booming. Major employers include Alcoa,  US Steel, H.J. Heinz Corporation and Sony Technology Center. The academic field is also a leading local employer.  Pittsburgh public schools include a number of charter and magnet schools, where the schoolteachers receive some of the highest pay in the nation. The average PA teacher salary was over $50,000 in 2003. Various career and higher education opportunities are available at facilities such as Carlow University, Carnegie Mellon University, Chatham College , Duquesne University, Point Park University and the University of Pittsburgh, which boasts a top-fifteen medical school with one of the finest organ transplant institutes world-wide.

Wealthy 19th century residents such as Andrew Carnegie, Henry Clay Frick and the Heinz Family, donated generous sums of money to the local educational and cultural institutions. As a result, modern day Pittsburgh is renowned as a community rich in art and culture. Cultural sites of interest include the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Andy Warhol Museum, the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Pittsburgh Playhouse, the Frick Art and Historical Center and Fallingwater.

In addition to the cultural scene, tourists enjoy Pittsburgh's fine dining, fishing, parks, unique shopping venues and a wide array of sporting events. The Pittsburgh Steelers, Passion, Penguins, Pirates,  Riverhounds and numerous minor league athletic teams keep sports fans busy throughout the year. Visitors also enjoy popular attractions such as the National Aviary, Sandcastle Water Park, the Southside Slopes, Pittsburgh Children's Museum,   Point State Park and Kennywood Park.

Pittsburgh residents enjoy a quality of life unparalleled in a city its size. Stunning landscape and a moderate climate complement this community's very low cost of living. Families have their choice of academic facilities at all levels of education. Pittsburgh crime rate is among the lowest of any equally sized U.S. city, and  affordable homes lie situated within safe and clean neighborhoods.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has come a long way since its inception as "The Steel City".  A patchwork of cultural, educational and career opportunities await those fortunate enough to call Pittsburgh home.

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