A record number of cities saw double-digit salary increases. Pittsburgh salaries were up 18 percent to $76,207. San Diego and St. Louis both saw salaries rise 13 percent to $97,328 and $81,245, respectively. Phoenix was up 12 percent. Cleveland was up 11 percent. Milwaukee and Orlando were both up 10 percent.
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