Data Scientists pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,430 or more. The middle half of data scientists in San Juan earn between $64,420 and $94,850.
- $50K10th
- $64K25th
- $80KMedian
- $95K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,860 | $6,738 | $38.88 |
| Median | $80,280 | $6,690 | $38.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,420 | $5,368 | $30.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,850 | $7,904 | $45.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Data scientists in San Juan earn 4% less than the Puerto Rico average ($84,570) and 36% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -33% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $80,860 | $80,280 | $49,850 | $106,430 | 70 |
| Puerto Rico | $84,570 | $80,350 | $56,880 | $108,890 | 100 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$123,250
- Port St. Lucie, FL$102,380
- Naples, FL$132,100
- Palm Bay, FL$114,020
- Orlando, FL$114,870
- Lakeland, FL$111,530
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in San Juan: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in San Juan?
$38.87 an hour on average, and $38.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do data scientists earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 36% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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 15-2051; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 0.06, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.06).
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