SOC 25-1052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary — San Juan
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR
In San Juan, PR the median wage is $77,490.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In San Juan, PR the median wage is $77,490. That is 16.9% lower than the national median of $93,250. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $71,910 and $96,330. The lowest tenth earn under $60,580, while the highest tenth earn more than $99,810.
Employment stands at 140, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 51st of 514 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,580 | −35.0% |
| 25th | $71,910 | −22.9% |
| Median (50th) | $77,490 | −16.9% |
| 75th | $96,330 | +3.3% |
| 90th | $99,810 | +7.0% |
| Mean | $87,060 | −6.6% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,490 a year, 16.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,580 to $99,810 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in San Juan, PR?
The median annual wage is $77,490, 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 $93,250, so pay in San Juan, PR is 16.9% 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 San Juan, PR earns more than $99,810 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,580 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in San Juan, PR. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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