SOC 25-2022 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR
In Mayaguez, PR the median wage is $59,150.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Mayaguez, PR the median wage is $59,150. That is 8.1% lower than the national median of $64,370. Pay ranges from under $51,240 at the tenth percentile to more than $72,830 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,970 to $62,460.
Employment stands at 260, or 5.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 196 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 27th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,240 | −20.4% |
| 25th | $51,970 | −19.3% |
| Median (50th) | $59,150 | −8.1% |
| 75th | $62,460 | −3.0% |
| 90th | $72,830 | +13.1% |
| Mean | $57,480 | −10.7% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,150 a year, 8.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,240 to $72,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Mayaguez, PR?
The median annual wage is $59,150, 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 $64,370, so pay in Mayaguez, PR is 8.1% 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 $72,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,240 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 260 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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