Social Workers, All Other pay range in Ponce
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,900 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Ponce earn between $45,820 and $96,870.
- $33K10th
- $46K25th
- $46KMedian
- $97K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,980 | $5,415 | $31.24 |
| Median | $45,820 | $3,818 | $22.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,820 | $3,818 | $22.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,870 | $8,072 | $46.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Ponce vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Other social workers in Ponce earn 23% more than the Puerto Rico average ($52,920) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is -36% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce | $64,980 | $45,820 | $33,400 | $99,900 | 40 |
| Puerto Rico | $52,920 | $47,580 | $32,640 | $93,850 | n/a |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Ponce a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Ponce ($26,940). A typical home costs $103,100, or 1.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Ponce ranks 1st of 3 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Ponce: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Ponce?
$31.24 an hour on average, and $22.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Ponce?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do other social workers earn more in Ponce than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
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 21-1029; area Ponce, PR (38660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 17.9%.
- 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 1.45, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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