Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,300 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in San Juan earn between $45,940 and $97,470.
- $41K10th
- $46K25th
- $74KMedian
- $97K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,910 | $5,992 | $34.57 |
| Median | $73,920 | $6,160 | $35.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,940 | $3,828 | $22.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,470 | $8,122 | $46.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in San Juan earn 3% less than the Puerto Rico average ($74,400) and 32% less than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $71,910 | $73,920 | $40,900 | $109,300 | 220 |
| Puerto Rico | $74,400 | $76,400 | $40,900 | $109,300 | 260 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$92,980
- Port St. Lucie, FL$85,360
- Palm Bay, FL$90,550
- Fort Myers, FL$84,500
- Orlando, FL$97,690
- Tampa, FL$86,190
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in San Juan: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in San Juan?
$34.57 an hour on average, and $35.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do other biological scientists earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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