Nursing Assistants Salary in Puerto Rico

Nursing assistants in Puerto Rico earn the most in San Juan (average $30,610 a year) and the least in Mayaguez ($22,340), across the 2 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the nursing assistants average at $28,520 and the median at $22,850 for 430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,700.

Nursing Assistants average salary by city in Puerto Rico

San Juan$30,610
Mayaguez$22,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Juan	$30,610	$22,850	$21,840	n/a	n/a
Mayaguez	$22,340	$21,840	$21,840	n/a	n/a

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Nursing Assistants salary in other states

Nursing Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Puerto Rico

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 31-1131.
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.

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