Medical Assistants Salary in Puerto Rico

Medical assistants in Puerto Rico earn the most in Ponce (average $54,230 a year) and the least in San Juan ($35,340), across the 2 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the medical assistants average at $43,610 and the median at $46,120 for 660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $46,120.

Medical Assistants average salary by city in Puerto Rico

Ponce$54,230
San Juan$35,340

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ponce	$54,230	$59,990	$59,990	n/a	n/a
San Juan	$35,340	$29,540	$22,490	n/a	n/a

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Medical Assistants salary in other states

Medical Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Puerto Rico

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 31-9092.
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.

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