Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Mayaguez
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $128,770 or more. The middle half of career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Mayaguez earn between $35,760 and $78,920.
- $29K10th
- $36K25th
- $45KMedian
- $79K75th
- $129K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,730 | $4,978 | $28.72 |
| Median | $45,210 | $3,768 | $21.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,760 | $2,980 | $17.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,920 | $6,577 | $37.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Mayaguez vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Mayaguez earn 7% more than the Puerto Rico average ($55,680) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($72,060). At the median the gap is -29% against the U.S. median of $63,820.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayaguez | $59,730 | $45,210 | $28,820 | $128,770 | 90 |
| Puerto Rico | $55,680 | $42,470 | $28,600 | $101,740 | 1,530 |
| United States | $72,060 | $63,820 | $41,960 | $108,620 | 114,110 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Mayaguez a good place for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Mayaguez ($25,270). A typical home costs $108,900, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Mayaguez ranks 2nd of 4 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; Ponce pays the most ($61,660).
All Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Puerto Rico
Highest-paying cities for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
Chico, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($129,060).
- Chico, CA$129,060
- Appleton, WI$107,550
- San Francisco, CA$103,870
- San Luis Obispo, CA$100,320
- El Centro, CA$99,940
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Mayaguez: questions
How much do career/technical education teachers, postsecondary make an hour in Mayaguez?
$28.72 an hour on average, and $21.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level career/technical education teachers, postsecondary salary in Mayaguez?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do career/technical education teachers, postsecondary earn more in Mayaguez than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($72,060).
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 25-1194; area Mayaguez, PR (32420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.6%.
- 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 2.31, this job is 2.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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