Paramedics pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $40,880 or more. The middle half of paramedics in San Juan earn between $28,430 and $35,310.
- $26K10th
- $28K25th
- $31KMedian
- $35K75th
- $41K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,660 | $2,805 | $16.18 |
| Median | $31,040 | $2,587 | $14.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,430 | $2,369 | $13.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,310 | $2,942 | $16.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Paramedics in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($33,040) and 47% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -49% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $33,660 | $31,040 | $25,620 | $40,880 | 1,000 |
| Puerto Rico | $33,040 | $29,960 | $22,190 | $40,880 | 1,390 |
| United States | $63,360 | $60,600 | $44,230 | $84,850 | 100,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for paramedics? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Puerto Rico cities
San Juan ranks 2nd of 4 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; Mayaguez pays the most ($34,320).
Highest-paying cities for paramedics
Bellingham, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($119,190).
- Bellingham, WA$119,190
- Seattle, WA$117,660
- Bremerton, WA$110,800
- Olympia, WA$109,680
- Mount Vernon, WA$106,520
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Paramedics salary in San Juan: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in San Juan?
$16.18 an hour on average, and $14.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do paramedics earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 47% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,360).
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 29-2043; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.8%.
- 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 2.23, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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