SOC 29-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pharmacy Technicians — Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR
Median pay for this occupation in Mayaguez, PR is $36,100 a year, trailing the national median of $45,750 by 21.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Mayaguez, PR is $36,100 a year, trailing the national median of $45,750 by 21.1%. Half of workers earn between $26,130 and $42,710. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $23,470 and the ninetieth at $43,480.
The area has 340 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.12 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 68th of 196 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,470 | −48.7% |
| 25th | $26,130 | −42.9% |
| Median (50th) | $36,100 | −21.1% |
| 75th | $42,710 | −6.6% |
| 90th | $43,480 | −5.0% |
| Mean | $34,560 | −24.5% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,100 a year, 21.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,470 to $43,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pharmacy Technicians in Mayaguez, PR?
The median annual wage is $36,100, or $17.36 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 $45,750, so pay in Mayaguez, PR is 21.1% 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 $43,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,470 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 340 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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