Chemical Technicians pay range in Mayaguez
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $64,640 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in Mayaguez earn between $32,720 and $49,700.
- $26K10th
- $33K25th
- $45KMedian
- $50K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,890 | $3,741 | $21.58 |
| Median | $45,000 | $3,750 | $21.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,720 | $2,727 | $15.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,700 | $4,142 | $23.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in Mayaguez vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in Mayaguez earn 7% more than the Puerto Rico average ($42,140) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayaguez | $44,890 | $45,000 | $26,150 | $64,640 | 60 |
| Puerto Rico | $42,140 | $37,510 | $23,460 | $64,130 | 990 |
| United States | $63,900 | $60,390 | $41,740 | $92,040 | 57,540 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Mayaguez a good place for chemical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Mayaguez ($25,270). A typical home costs $108,900, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Mayaguez ranks 1st of 3 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for chemical technicians
Baton Rouge, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,470).
- Baton Rouge, LA$94,470
- Lake Charles, LA$89,340
- Augusta, GA$83,060
- Niles, MI$81,900
- Beaumont, TX$80,360
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Chemical Technicians salary in Mayaguez: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in Mayaguez?
$21.58 an hour on average, and $21.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in Mayaguez?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do chemical technicians earn more in Mayaguez than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,900).
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 19-4031; area Mayaguez, PR (32420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- 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 3.13, this job is 3.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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