Economists pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $85,630 or more. The middle half of economists in San Juan earn between $64,320 and $76,650.
- $51K10th
- $64K25th
- $71KMedian
- $77K75th
- $86K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,570 | $6,048 | $34.89 |
| Median | $70,750 | $5,896 | $34.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,320 | $5,360 | $30.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,650 | $6,388 | $36.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Economists pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Economists in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($72,570) and 49% less than the U.S. average ($142,130). At the median the gap is -43% against the U.S. median of $124,720.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $72,570 | $70,750 | $51,050 | $85,630 | 100 |
| Puerto Rico | $72,570 | $70,750 | $51,050 | $85,630 | 100 |
| United States | $142,130 | $124,720 | $67,360 | $238,060 | 17,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for economists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.4 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.
Economists salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$129,000
- Orlando, FL$106,870
- Tampa, FL$111,930
- Jacksonville, FL$137,760
- Tallahassee, FL$78,740
- Raleigh, NC$116,990
Highest-paying cities for economists
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($184,860).
- New York, NY$184,860
- Washington, DC$166,140
- Durham, NC$159,310
- St. Louis, MO$156,690
- Los Angeles, CA$155,860
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Economists salary in San Juan: questions
How much do economists make an hour in San Juan?
$34.89 an hour on average, and $34.02 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level economists salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do economists earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 49% less than the U.S. average for this job ($142,130).
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 19-3011; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 1.23, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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