SOC 29-1229 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physicians, All Other — Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
At $172,230, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Physicians, All Other, 35.2% beneath the national figure of $265,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $172,230, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Physicians, All Other, 35.2% beneath the national figure of $265,930. Pay ranges from under $33,120 at the tenth percentile to more than $332,950 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $60,420 to $284,960.
The area has 930 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.45 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 553 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 1st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,120 | −87.5% |
| 25th | $60,420 | −77.3% |
| Median (50th) | $172,230 | −35.2% |
| 75th | $284,960 | +7.2% |
| 90th | $332,950 | +25.2% |
| Mean | $177,750 | −33.2% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $172,230 a year, 35.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,120 to $332,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 930 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physicians, All Other in Puerto Rico, PR?
The median annual wage is $172,230, or $82.81 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 $265,930, so pay in Puerto Rico, PR is 35.2% 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 $332,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,120 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 930 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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