Medical Assistants Salary in Mayaguez, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mayaguez, PR

Median annual salary $20,070 -54.6% vs national
Median hourly $9.65
10th percentile $19,980
90th percentile $40,800
Employed locally 50
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,980
    25th
    $19,980
    50th (median)
    $20,070
    75th
    $29,820
    90th
    $40,800

    Mayaguez economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $20,400 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 98% Median Medical Assistants salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $47,780
    Springfield, MA $47,770
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $47,590
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,850
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,140
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $45,040

    Related occupations in Mayaguez, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$19,760
    Dental Assistants$21,990
    Pharmacy Aides$23,570
    Phlebotomists$24,610
    Orderlies$19,900
    Physical Therapist Assistants$23,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Mayaguez?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Mayaguez, PR is $9.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.62 or more per hour.

    Is Mayaguez above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Mayaguez, PR is 54.6% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Mayaguez?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $19,980 per year in Mayaguez, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,980.