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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $45K | $21.51/hr |
| 52 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $45K | $21.49/hr |
| 53 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $43K | $20.83/hr |
| 54 | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $42K | $20.21/hr |
| 55 | Health Education Specialists | Community & Social | $42K | $20.18/hr |
| 56 | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Repair & Maintenance | $41K | $19.93/hr |
| 57 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $40K | $19.28/hr |
| 58 | Word Processors and Typists | Office & Admin | $40K | $19.03/hr |
| 59 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $39K | $18.95/hr |
| 60 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $39K | $18.88/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average0.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$530/mo
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