Chemists Salary in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR
According to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the median annual wage for Chemists in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR is $77,380. BLS estimates approximately 680 people work in this occupation in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR. San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR is 15.2% below the national median ($91,240).
Salary Distribution
Not everyone earns the median. Percentile wages show the range of pay within this occupation.
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43,810 | $21.06 |
| 25th percentile | $59,480 | $28.59 |
| Median (50th) | $77,380 | $37.20 |
| 75th percentile | $106,330 | $51.12 |
| 90th percentile | $135,550 | $65.17 |
Data Reliability
BLS OEWS is a survey, not a full census — every estimate carries a margin of error. The relative standard error (RSE) below is BLS’s own measure of how much an estimate could vary; lower is more precise.
- Wage estimate
- RSE 2.2% — Very reliable
- Employment estimate
- RSE 5.3% — Reliable
Where Does Your Salary Fall?
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Concentration
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.988
- Location quotient
- 1.86
Sources
Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) — May 2025 (release 25).
Figures shown as “Not available” reflect wages the source does not publish (e.g. suppressed for reliability), not zero.