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Medical Assistants in Puerto Rico earned a median of $46,120 a year ($22.17 an hour) in May 2025, 1% above the national median of $45,690; 660 were employed there, ranking #21 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Puerto Rico | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $46,120 | $45,690 |
| Mean annual wage | $43,610 | $46,120 |
| Median hourly wage | $22.17 | $21.97 |
| 10th percentile | $22,380 | $36,050 |
| 25th percentile | $28,900 | $38,470 |
| 75th percentile | $59,990 | $49,180 |
| 90th percentile | $60,200 | $59,310 |
| Employment | 660 | 817,870 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 0.699 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.13 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.