Top Paying Jobs in Mayaguez, PR
Mayaguez, PR has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 13,970 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($229,760), Family Medicine Physicians ($131,870), Pharmacists ($111,950). The cost of living index is 100 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $530/month.
$52K
Avg. median salary
100
Cost of living index
$530
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Mayaguez
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $31K | $14.89/hr |
| 92 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $31K | $14.89/hr |
| 93 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $31K | $14.88/hr |
| 94 | Social and Human Service Assistants | Community & Social | $31K | $14.82/hr |
| 95 | Tellers | Office & Admin | $30K | $14.54/hr |
| 96 | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | Production & Manufacturing | $30K | $14.54/hr |
| 97 | Community Health Workers | Community & Social | $30K | $14.52/hr |
| 98 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $30K | $14.48/hr |
| 99 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $30K | $14.42/hr |
| 100 | Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | Education | $30K | $14.41/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average0.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$530/mo
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