Physicians, All Other Salary
The median pay for a physicians, all other in Ponce, PR is $253,660/year ($121.95/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $64K at the entry level to $320K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100), that's roughly $253,660 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $538/month, or 3.7% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $254K 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
Physicians, all other pay in Ponce tracks closely to the national median, $254K locally vs. $266K nationwide, a 5% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $538/month, 3.5% 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. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for physicians, all others in metros near Ponce, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas | $142K | $142K |
| Mayaguez | $230K | $230K |
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 physicians, all others (10th percentile) start around $64K. Mid-career wages sit at $254K. Top earners bring in $320K or more, a $256K spread from bottom to top.
Physicians, All Other pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Physicians, All Other salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $455K | +71% | 740 |
| Montana | $439K | +65% | 580 |
| Maine | $419K | +58% | 1,340 |
| Wisconsin | $392K | +47% | 6,350 |
| Minnesota | $367K | +38% | 5,350 |
| Indiana | $366K | +38% | 6,760 |
| New Hampshire | $361K | +36% | 1,000 |
| Alaska | $355K | +34% | 270 |
| Louisiana | $351K | +32% | 4,740 |
| Oregon | $347K | +31% | 4,130 |
| Vermont | $343K | +29% | 440 |
| Wyoming | $343K | +29% | 440 |
| Hawaii | $339K | +28% | 1,830 |
| New Mexico | $328K | +23% | 1,930 |
| Kentucky | $327K | +23% | 3,340 |
| Arizona | $312K | +18% | 6,800 |
| Washington | $307K | +16% | 6,300 |
| Tennessee | $301K | +13% | 5,340 |
| Idaho | $299K | +13% | 1,700 |
| Colorado | $298K | +12% | 1,990 |
| Delaware | $297K | +12% | 1,370 |
| Ohio | $297K | +12% | 21,160 |
| Iowa | $295K | +11% | 1,440 |
| Nebraska | $290K | +9% | 1,170 |
| New Jersey | $285K | +7% | 9,730 |
| California | $282K | +6% | 25,530 |
| Virginia | $279K | +5% | 8,480 |
| South Carolina | $274K | +3% | 4,510 |
| Alabama | $273K | +3% | 3,980 |
| Texas | $270K | +1% | 30,720 |
| Georgia | $267K | +0% | 8,580 |
| Florida | $262K | -1% | 23,390 |
| North Carolina | $260K | -2% | 14,080 |
| Oklahoma | $259K | -3% | 2,520 |
| West Virginia | $258K | -3% | 1,980 |
| Nevada | $252K | -5% | 2,400 |
| New York | $243K | -9% | 16,600 |
| Massachusetts | $237K | -11% | 8,210 |
| Rhode Island | $229K | -14% | 1,180 |
| Mississippi | $228K | -14% | N/A |
| Utah | $228K | -14% | 3,510 |
| Missouri | $228K | -14% | 3,990 |
| Kansas | $222K | -17% | 5,230 |
| Pennsylvania | $217K | -18% | 23,800 |
| Connecticut | $215K | -19% | 4,700 |
| Maryland | $212K | -20% | 10,340 |
| Michigan | $155K | -42% | 13,150 |
| Arkansas | $137K | -49% | 4,290 |
| Illinois | $133K | -50% | 20,790 |
| District of Columbia | $77K | -71% | 1,960 |
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BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a physicians, all other afford a 2BR apartment alone in Ponce?
Yes — at the median salary of $254K, rent takes 3.5% 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 physicians, all others in Ponce?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new physicians, all others typically earn — is $64K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,837/month. At HUD’s $538/month FMR, rent would take 14% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is physicians, all other a high-paying job in Ponce?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $254K locally vs. $266K nationally, a 5% difference.
How does Ponce compare to the national average for physicians, all others?
Ponce pays $254K median vs. the U.S. average of $266K — that’s -5%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $254K — below the national median.
How much do physicians, all others make in Ponce, PR?
The median is $253,660 a year, that works out to about $122 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $63,950, and experienced physicians, all others can clear $319,510. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $254K enough to live in Ponce?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $15,429/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $538/month, which eats 3.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a physicians, all other 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 physicians, all other salary is worth about $253,660 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do physicians, all others 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.