Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Ponce, PR

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

Median annual salary $58,050 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $24,550
90th percentile $70,760
Employed locally 540
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,550
    25th
    $49,550
    50th (median)
    $58,050
    75th
    $58,840
    90th
    $70,760

    Ponce economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $20,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 281% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 181% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

    Nearby metros — Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $88,850
    Springfield, MA $81,730
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $80,880
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $78,130
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $76,080
    Springfield, OH $66,540

    Related occupations in Ponce, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$21,690
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$60,510
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$60,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,790
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$45,010
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$50,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Ponce?

    The median hourly wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Ponce, PR is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Ponce above or below average for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Ponce, PR is 10.1% below the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Ponce?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $24,550 per year in Ponce, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,550.