Surgical Technologists Salary in Puerto Rico

Surgical technologists in Puerto Rico earn the most in Mayaguez (average $36,590 a year) and the least in Arecibo ($27,280), across the 4 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the surgical technologists average at $32,600 and the median at $30,600 for 1,080 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,710.

Surgical Technologists average salary by city in Puerto Rico

Mayaguez$36,590
San Juan$32,200
Ponce$30,190
Arecibo$27,280

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Mayaguez	$36,590	$31,200	$27,670	n/a	n/a
San Juan	$32,200	$30,620	$27,060	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$30,190	$27,230	$26,970	n/a	n/a
Arecibo	$27,280	$26,880	$25,890	n/a	n/a

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

Surgical Technologists salary in other states

Surgical Technologists 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 29-2055.
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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