SOC 29-2032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers — Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR
The median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Mayaguez, PR is $69,990 per year, substantially below the national median of $96,590 — a gap of 27.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Mayaguez, PR is $69,990 per year, substantially below the national median of $96,590 — a gap of 27.5%. Pay ranges from under $27,740 at the tenth percentile to more than $89,980 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $32,520 to $89,980.
Employment stands at 50, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 17th of 196 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,740 | −71.3% |
| 25th | $32,520 | −66.3% |
| Median (50th) | $69,990 | −27.5% |
| 75th | $89,980 | −6.8% |
| 90th | $89,980 | −6.8% |
| Mean | $60,890 | −37.0% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $69,990 a year, 27.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,740 to $89,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Mayaguez, PR?
The median annual wage is $69,990, or $33.65 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 $96,590, so pay in Mayaguez, PR is 27.5% 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 $89,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,740 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 50 jobs in this occupation in Mayaguez, 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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