SOC 25-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Business Teachers, Postsecondary — Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR
Median pay in Mayaguez, PR is $67,010 a year, 32.4% under the national median of $99,080 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Mayaguez, PR is $67,010 a year, 32.4% under the national median of $99,080 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $48,600 and $82,760. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,600 and the ninetieth at $95,020.
Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 18th of 196 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,600 | −50.9% |
| 25th | $48,600 | −50.9% |
| Median (50th) | $67,010 | −32.4% |
| 75th | $82,760 | −16.5% |
| 90th | $95,020 | −4.1% |
| Mean | $67,400 | −32.0% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $67,010 a year, 32.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,600 to $95,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Mayaguez, PR?
The median annual wage is $67,010, 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 $99,080, so pay in Mayaguez, PR is 32.4% 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 Mayaguez, PR earns more than $95,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,600 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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