Healthcare Social Workers Salary in San Juan, PR

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

Median annual salary $36,510 -46.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.56
10th percentile $23,450
90th percentile $55,250
Employed locally 680
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,450
    25th
    $30,090
    50th (median)
    $36,510
    75th
    $44,650
    90th
    $55,250

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 131% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 31% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $82,220
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $79,010
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $77,910
    Springfield, IL $66,010
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $65,930
    Colorado Springs, CO $63,680

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $32,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $43,960
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,080
    Health Education Specialists $38,360
    Community Health Workers $38,800
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $35,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in San Juan?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in San Juan, PR is $17.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.95 or more per hour.

    Is San Juan above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in San Juan, PR is 46.4% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in San Juan?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,450 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,090.