Chemists pay range in Ponce
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $86,400 or more. The middle half of chemists in Ponce earn between $40,140 and $73,930.
- $35K10th
- $40K25th
- $48KMedian
- $74K75th
- $86K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,830 | $4,569 | $26.36 |
| Median | $48,180 | $4,015 | $23.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,140 | $3,345 | $19.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,930 | $6,161 | $35.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemists pay in Ponce vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Chemists in Ponce earn 30% less than the Puerto Rico average ($78,560) and 45% less than the U.S. average ($100,450). At the median the gap is -47% against the U.S. median of $91,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce | $54,830 | $48,180 | $34,910 | $86,400 | 50 |
| Puerto Rico | $78,560 | $76,450 | $40,160 | $135,530 | 810 |
| United States | $100,450 | $91,240 | $58,460 | $160,830 | 82,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Ponce a good place for chemists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Ponce ($26,940). A typical home costs $103,100, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemists salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Ponce ranks 2nd of 2 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($82,300).
- San Juan$82,300
- Ponce$54,830
Highest-paying cities for chemists
Washington, DC pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($144,550).
- Washington, DC$144,550
- Bay City, MI$139,910
- Lexington Park, MD$132,480
- San Francisco, CA$130,870
- Boston, MA$130,520
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Chemists salary in Ponce: questions
How much do chemists make an hour in Ponce?
$26.36 an hour on average, and $23.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemists salary in Ponce?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do chemists earn more in Ponce than elsewhere?
The average here is 45% less than the U.S. average for this job ($100,450).
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 19-2031; area Ponce, PR (38660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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 1.46, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.