SOC 19-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Technicians — Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area
The median wage for Biological Technicians in Puerto Rico, PR is $46,590 per year, 19.0% below the national median of $57,510.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Biological Technicians in Puerto Rico, PR is $46,590 per year, 19.0% below the national median of $57,510. Half of workers earn between $45,550 and $46,590. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,920 and the ninetieth at $58,600.
Of the 131 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 36th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,920 | −28.8% |
| 25th | $45,550 | −20.8% |
| Median (50th) | $46,590 | −19.0% |
| 75th | $46,590 | −19.0% |
| 90th | $58,600 | +1.9% |
| Mean | $47,190 | −17.9% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,590 a year, 19.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,920 to $58,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Technicians in Puerto Rico, PR?
The median annual wage is $46,590, or $22.40 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $57,510, so pay in Puerto Rico, PR is 19.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Puerto Rico, PR earns more than $58,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,920 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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