Social Workers, All Other Salary
The median pay for a social workers, all other in Ponce, PR is $45,820/year ($22.03/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $33K at the entry level to $100K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100), that's roughly $45,820 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $538/month, or 17.1% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $46K 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
Pay for social workers, all other in Ponce runs about 36% below the U.S. median of $72K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $538/month, 16.6% 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. Lower pay, lower costs, Ponce can be a reasonable trade-off for social workers, all others who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for social workers, all others in metros near Ponce, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas | $48K | $48K |
| Mayaguez | $46K | $46K |
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 social workers, all others (10th percentile) start around $33K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $100K or more, a $67K spread from bottom to top.
Social Workers, All Other pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Social Workers, All Other salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $122K | +69% | 370 |
| Hawaii | $116K | +62% | 200 |
| Rhode Island | $112K | +55% | 90 |
| New Hampshire | $104K | +44% | 100 |
| Washington | $103K | +43% | 790 |
| Oklahoma | $102K | +42% | 320 |
| Massachusetts | $101K | +41% | 540 |
| Missouri | $99K | +37% | 590 |
| District of Columbia | $96K | +34% | 350 |
| South Carolina | $96K | +34% | 440 |
| Alabama | $94K | +31% | 400 |
| South Dakota | $94K | +30% | 130 |
| Delaware | $93K | +30% | 130 |
| Virginia | $93K | +29% | 860 |
| Mississippi | $92K | +27% | 280 |
| Iowa | $91K | +27% | 230 |
| New Mexico | $91K | +26% | 250 |
| Idaho | $89K | +23% | 210 |
| Kentucky | $85K | +18% | 610 |
| Indiana | $85K | +18% | 460 |
| Texas | $84K | +17% | 2,880 |
| New York | $84K | +17% | 2,470 |
| North Dakota | $81K | +13% | 110 |
| Minnesota | $80K | +11% | 7,270 |
| Georgia | $78K | +9% | 1,510 |
| New Jersey | $77K | +7% | 640 |
| Nebraska | $77K | +6% | 220 |
| Maryland | $76K | +5% | 1,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $74K | +4% | 1,730 |
| Vermont | $73K | +2% | 110 |
| Louisiana | $69K | -4% | 850 |
| Connecticut | $69K | -4% | 460 |
| Wyoming | $69K | -4% | 160 |
| Oregon | $68K | -6% | 3,710 |
| Utah | $66K | -8% | 660 |
| Illinois | $64K | -11% | 1,910 |
| North Carolina | $63K | -12% | 1,670 |
| California | $63K | -12% | 6,430 |
| Wisconsin | $63K | -13% | 1,860 |
| West Virginia | $63K | -13% | 680 |
| Arizona | $62K | -14% | 2,850 |
| Michigan | $62K | -14% | 1,700 |
| Colorado | $62K | -14% | 2,190 |
| Alaska | $61K | -15% | 330 |
| Maine | $60K | -16% | 470 |
| Ohio | $60K | -17% | 3,250 |
| Florida | $59K | -19% | 4,800 |
| Montana | $52K | -28% | 540 |
| Tennessee | $51K | -28% | 1,910 |
| Arkansas | $48K | -34% | 690 |
Showing 1–10 of 50 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a social workers, all other afford a 2BR apartment alone in Ponce?
Yes — at the median salary of $46K, rent takes 16.6% 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 social workers, all others in Ponce?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new social workers, all others typically earn — is $33K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,004/month. At HUD’s $538/month FMR, rent would take 27% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is social workers, all other a high-paying job in Ponce?
Local pay runs 36% below the national median — $46K here vs. $72K nationally.
How does Ponce compare to the national average for social workers, all others?
Ponce pays $46K median vs. the U.S. average of $72K — that’s -36%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $46K — below the national median.
How much do social workers, all others make in Ponce, PR?
The median is $45,820 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,400, and experienced social workers, all others can clear $99,900. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $46K enough to live in Ponce?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,238/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $538/month, which eats 16.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a social workers, 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 social workers, all other salary is worth about $45,820 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do social workers, 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.