SOC 19-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemists — Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
The median wage for Chemists in Puerto Rico, PR is $76,450 per year, 16.2% below the national median of $91,240.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Chemists in Puerto Rico, PR is $76,450 per year, 16.2% below the national median of $91,240. Pay ranges from under $40,160 at the tenth percentile to more than $135,530 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $52,830 to $104,460.
Employment stands at 810, or 0.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 62nd of 553 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,160 | −56.0% |
| 25th | $52,830 | −42.1% |
| Median (50th) | $76,450 | −16.2% |
| 75th | $104,460 | +14.5% |
| 90th | $135,530 | +48.5% |
| Mean | $78,560 | −13.9% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,450 a year, 16.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,160 to $135,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 810 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemists in Puerto Rico, PR?
The median annual wage is $76,450, or $36.76 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 $91,240, so pay in Puerto Rico, PR is 16.2% 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 $135,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,160 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 810 jobs in this occupation in Puerto Rico, 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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