Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in San Juan, PR

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

Median annual salary $47,520 -52.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.85
10th percentile $31,580
90th percentile $120,130
Employed locally 70
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,580
    25th
    $37,330
    50th (median)
    $47,520
    75th
    $94,290
    90th
    $120,130

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 170% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 70% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Syracuse, NY $153,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $137,200
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $126,990
    Colorado Springs, CO $125,450
    Springfield, MA $118,870
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $107,710
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $99,310

    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 Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make per hour in San Juan?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in San Juan, PR is $22.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.17 or more per hour.

    Is San Juan above or below average for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in San Juan, PR is 52.8% below the national median of $100,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in San Juan?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $31,580 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,330.