Physical Therapists pay range in Mayaguez
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,650 or more. The middle half of physical therapists in Mayaguez earn between $55,560 and $73,190.
- $51K10th
- $56K25th
- $60KMedian
- $73K75th
- $108K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,060 | $5,672 | $32.72 |
| Median | $59,540 | $4,962 | $28.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,560 | $4,630 | $26.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,190 | $6,099 | $35.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Physical Therapists pay in Mayaguez vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Physical therapists in Mayaguez earn 15% more than the Puerto Rico average ($59,440) and 35% less than the U.S. average ($105,280). At the median the gap is -42% against the U.S. median of $102,760.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayaguez | $68,060 | $59,540 | $51,110 | $107,650 | 30 |
| Puerto Rico | $59,440 | $60,250 | $23,180 | $91,790 | 570 |
| United States | $105,280 | $102,760 | $77,140 | $135,140 | 267,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Mayaguez a good place for physical therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Mayaguez ($25,270). A typical home costs $108,900, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Physical Therapists salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Mayaguez ranks 1st of 5 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for physical therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($145,040).
- San Francisco, CA$145,040
- San Jose, CA$140,090
- Napa, CA$136,360
- Santa Rosa, CA$135,520
- Vallejo, CA$132,660
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Physical Therapists salary in Mayaguez: questions
How much do physical therapists make an hour in Mayaguez?
$32.72 an hour on average, and $28.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level physical therapists salary in Mayaguez?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do physical therapists earn more in Mayaguez than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,280).
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 29-1123; area Mayaguez, PR (32420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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