Nursing Assistants pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,840 or more. The middle half of nursing assistants in San Juan earn between $21,840 and $41,330.
- $22K10th
- $22K25th
- $23KMedian
- $41K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $30,610 | $2,551 | $14.72 |
| Median | $22,850 | $1,904 | $10.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,840 | $1,820 | $10.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,330 | $3,444 | $19.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nursing Assistants pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Nursing assistants in San Juan earn 7% more than the Puerto Rico average ($28,520) and 28% less than the U.S. average ($42,700). At the median the gap is -46% against the U.S. median of $42,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $30,610 | $22,850 | $21,840 | $46,840 | 290 |
| Puerto Rico | $28,520 | $22,850 | $21,840 | $45,450 | 430 |
| United States | $42,700 | $42,260 | $33,940 | $51,980 | 1,448,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for nursing assistants? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Nursing Assistants salary in other Puerto Rico cities
San Juan ranks 1st of 2 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- San Juan$30,610
- Mayaguez$22,340
Highest-paying cities for nursing assistants
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($59,370).
- San Jose, CA$59,370
- San Francisco, CA$56,700
- Seattle, WA$55,220
- Grants Pass, OR$52,720
- Portland, OR$52,660
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Nursing Assistants salary in San Juan: questions
How much do nursing assistants make an hour in San Juan?
$14.71 an hour on average, and $10.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nursing assistants salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do nursing assistants earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% less than the U.S. average for this job ($42,700).
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; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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 0.05, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.05).
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