Medical Assistants pay range in Ponce
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,230 or more. The middle half of medical assistants in Ponce earn between $59,990 and $59,990.
- $34K10th
- $60K25th
- $60KMedian
- $60K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,230 | $4,519 | $26.07 |
| Median | $59,990 | $4,999 | $28.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,990 | $4,999 | $28.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,990 | $4,999 | $28.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Assistants pay in Ponce vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Medical assistants in Ponce earn 24% more than the Puerto Rico average ($43,610) and 18% more than the U.S. average ($46,120). At the median the gap is +31% against the U.S. median of $45,690.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce | $54,230 | $59,990 | $33,980 | $60,230 | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $43,610 | $46,120 | $22,380 | $60,200 | 660 |
| United States | $46,120 | $45,690 | $36,050 | $59,310 | 817,870 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Ponce a good place for medical assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Ponce ($26,940). A typical home costs $103,100, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Assistants salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Ponce ranks 1st of 2 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Ponce$54,230
- San Juan$35,340
Highest-paying cities for medical assistants
Vallejo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($66,730).
- Vallejo, CA$66,730
- San Jose, CA$65,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$64,160
- San Francisco, CA$63,330
- Napa, CA$62,580
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Medical Assistants salary in Ponce: questions
How much do medical assistants make an hour in Ponce?
$26.07 an hour on average, and $28.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical assistants salary in Ponce?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do medical assistants earn more in Ponce than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% more than the U.S. average for this job ($46,120).
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 31-9092; area Ponce, PR (38660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 17.5%.
- 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.
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