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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Puerto Rico
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guayama | $31,840 | $28,010 | $23,300 | n/a | n/a |
| San Juan | $31,140 | $28,980 | $23,490 | n/a | n/a |
| Ponce | $30,700 | $29,070 | $23,450 | n/a | n/a |
| Mayaguez | $30,120 | $28,370 | $23,610 | n/a | n/a |
| Arecibo | $29,800 | $28,010 | $22,980 | n/a | n/a |
| Aguadilla | $29,530 | $27,800 | $24,630 | n/a | n/a |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 29-2081.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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