Metro profile · CBSA 38660
Healthcare wages in Ponce, PR
18 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
32
Across 18 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Ponce
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
18 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | support | $59,990 | $59,990 | 47 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $253,660 | $253,660 | 40 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $107,010 | $107,010 | 36 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $30,320 | $30,320 | 34 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $27,970 | $27,970 | 33 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $21,840 | $21,840 | 33 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $30,260 | $30,260 | 33 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $58,820 | $58,820 | 32 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $36,280 | $36,280 | 32 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $128,080 | $128,080 | 31 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $39,750 | $39,750 | 31 |
| Paramedics | allied | $21,840 | $21,840 | 31 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $27,230 | $27,230 | 29 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $28,350 | $28,350 | 29 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $38,570 | $38,570 | 29 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $30,850 | $30,850 | 28 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $24,900 | $24,900 | 28 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $25,780 | $25,780 | 27 |
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Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.