Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Mayaguez, PR

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

Median annual salary $30,050 -33.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.45
10th percentile $21,530
90th percentile $40,610
Employed locally 200
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,530
    25th
    $25,200
    50th (median)
    $30,050
    75th
    $37,060
    90th
    $40,610

    Mayaguez economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $20,400 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 147% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 47% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,200
    Springfield, IL $48,560
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $47,560
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $46,710
    Colorado Springs, CO $43,770
    Springfield, MA $42,930

    Related occupations in Mayaguez, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,520
    Health Education Specialists $39,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,080
    Healthcare Social Workers $27,740
    Community Health Workers $23,490
    Social Workers, All Other $46,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Mayaguez?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Mayaguez, PR is $14.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.97 or more per hour.

    Is Mayaguez above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Mayaguez, PR is 33.4% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Mayaguez?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $21,530 per year in Mayaguez, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,200.