Biochemists and Biophysicists Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $60,470 -41.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.07
10th percentile $38,240
90th percentile $99,570
Employed locally 90
National median $103,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,240
    25th
    $58,420
    50th (median)
    $60,470
    75th
    $60,530
    90th
    $99,570

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Biochemists and Biophysicists salary vs area income 216% Median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary is 116% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biochemists and Biophysicists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jacksonville, FL $174,880
    Knoxville, TN $149,140
    Florida $148,880
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $144,180
    Arkansas $143,490
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $140,850

    Nearby metros — Biochemists and Biophysicists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $103,100
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $93,060

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $45,890
    Chemical Technicians $35,690
    Chemists $78,880
    School Psychologists $93,040
    Biological Technicians $44,580
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $47,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biochemists and Biophysicists make per hour in San Juan?

    The median hourly wage for Biochemists and Biophysicists in San Juan, PR is $29.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.55 or more per hour.

    Is San Juan above or below average for Biochemists and Biophysicists salaries?

    The median Biochemists and Biophysicists salary in San Juan, PR is 41.7% below the national median of $103,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biochemists and Biophysicists in San Juan?

    Entry-level Biochemists and Biophysicists (10th percentile) earn around $38,240 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,420.