Epidemiologists pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,010 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in San Juan earn between $44,500 and $57,870.
- $36K10th
- $44K25th
- $48KMedian
- $58K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,630 | $4,302 | $24.82 |
| Median | $48,380 | $4,032 | $23.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,500 | $3,708 | $21.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,870 | $4,822 | $27.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($50,870) and 47% less than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is -45% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $51,630 | $48,380 | $36,000 | $76,010 | 40 |
| Puerto Rico | $50,870 | $48,380 | $36,210 | $76,010 | 40 |
| United States | $97,890 | $87,220 | $61,270 | $138,800 | 12,090 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$90,240
- Tampa, FL$97,680
- Raleigh, NC$112,860
- Durham, NC$105,600
- Charlotte, NC$69,750
- Richmond, VA$85,290
Highest-paying cities for epidemiologists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($140,680).
- San Francisco, CA$140,680
- Boston, MA$132,490
- Seattle, WA$126,450
- Las Vegas, NV$117,930
- Sacramento, CA$115,120
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Epidemiologists salary in San Juan: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in San Juan?
$24.82 an hour on average, and $23.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do epidemiologists earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 47% less than the U.S. average for this job ($97,890).
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 19-1041; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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