Medical Assistants Salary
The median pay for a medical assistants in Ponce, PR is $59,990/year ($28.84/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100), that's roughly $59,990 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $538/month, or 13.6% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $60K get you in Ponce?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Ponce’s Regional Price Parity (100). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Ponce
Ponce sits well above the national pay line for medical assistants, local pay runs about 31% higher than the U.S. median of $46K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $538/month, 12.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Ponce offers a genuinely strong financial position for medical assistantss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for medical assistants in metros near Ponce, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas | $30K | $30K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ponce, PR
Entry-level medical assistants (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $60K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.
Medical Assistants pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Medical Assistants salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $59K | +30% | 19,500 |
| Alaska | $53K | +15% | 2,140 |
| District of Columbia | $51K | +12% | 2,260 |
| Minnesota | $50K | +10% | 10,580 |
| Oregon | $50K | +10% | 11,840 |
| California | $50K | +9% | 117,060 |
| Massachusetts | $49K | +8% | 14,880 |
| Wisconsin | $49K | +7% | 13,810 |
| Hawaii | $48K | +6% | 3,890 |
| Colorado | $48K | +6% | 13,160 |
| New Hampshire | $48K | +5% | 3,000 |
| New York | $48K | +5% | 40,710 |
| Maine | $48K | +4% | 4,480 |
| Connecticut | $47K | +4% | 10,250 |
| Nebraska | $47K | +4% | 2,380 |
| Vermont | $47K | +3% | 1,140 |
| New Jersey | $47K | +3% | 20,330 |
| Rhode Island | $47K | +3% | 3,210 |
| Montana | $47K | +2% | 2,460 |
| Maryland | $46K | +2% | 16,390 |
| Illinois | $46K | +1% | 20,260 |
| North Dakota | $46K | +1% | 600 |
| Arizona | $46K | +1% | 21,460 |
| Iowa | $45K | -0% | 5,990 |
| Utah | $45K | -1% | 9,990 |
| Nevada | $45K | -1% | 7,760 |
| North Carolina | $45K | -1% | 23,650 |
| Indiana | $45K | -1% | 19,630 |
| Virginia | $45K | -2% | 16,650 |
| Idaho | $45K | -2% | 5,250 |
| Delaware | $44K | -3% | 2,880 |
| Pennsylvania | $44K | -4% | 23,050 |
| Florida | $44K | -4% | 66,110 |
| Ohio | $43K | -6% | 28,950 |
| South Dakota | $42K | -8% | 1,340 |
| Georgia | $42K | -9% | 28,780 |
| South Carolina | $41K | -10% | 12,110 |
| Wyoming | $41K | -10% | 1,040 |
| Missouri | $40K | -11% | 13,050 |
| Michigan | $40K | -13% | 27,810 |
| Tennessee | $40K | -13% | 19,180 |
| Texas | $40K | -14% | 75,340 |
| Kansas | $40K | -14% | 5,510 |
| Kentucky | $39K | -14% | 13,440 |
| New Mexico | $39K | -14% | 5,400 |
| Oklahoma | $39K | -15% | 10,510 |
| Arkansas | $38K | -17% | 5,150 |
| West Virginia | $37K | -19% | 4,540 |
| Louisiana | $36K | -21% | 12,310 |
| Alabama | $36K | -21% | 13,300 |
| Mississippi | $35K | -23% | 3,340 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a medical assistant afford a 2BR apartment alone in Ponce?
Yes — at the median salary of $60K, rent takes 12.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $538/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for medical assistants in Ponce?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new medical assistants typically earn — is $34K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,039/month. At HUD’s $538/month FMR, rent would take 26% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is medical assistant a high-paying job in Ponce?
Local pay is 31% above the national median — $60K here vs. $46K nationally.
How does Ponce compare to the national average for medical assistants?
Ponce pays $60K median vs. the U.S. average of $46K — that’s +31%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $60K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do medical assistants make in Ponce, PR?
The median is $59,990 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,980, and experienced medical assistants can clear $60,230. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Ponce?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,187/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $538/month, which eats 12.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a medical assistants salary go in Ponce?
Ponce has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median medical assistants salary is worth about $59,990 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do medical assistants get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.