Healthcare pay in Guayama, PR

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Published median pay in Guayama, PR, BLS OEWS May 2025. Missing estimates are left out. Top-coded medians are floors, not exact rankings. Each title keeps its SOC mapping.

Which healthcare occupations are published for Guayama, PR?

This guide has 15 distinct mapped occupations with published medians for Guayama, PR. Title mappings can repeat an occupation, so do not add their employment counts as separate jobs. The table reports employees in the BLS survey, not openings or available candidates.

Which published rows have the largest employment counts here?

Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141) has 350 reported jobs and an annual median of $38,800. First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers (SOC 43-1011) has 160 reported jobs and an annual median of $38,270. Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (SOC 43-6013) has 140 reported jobs and an annual median of $30,940. Compare the duties before treating an occupation median as an offer. State licensing, clinical scope and schedules still need a hiring brief.

How does this area compare with the national observation?

The annual median for Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141) is $38,800 here and $97,550 nationally. The area median is $58,750 below the national figure. This subtraction is not a cost-of-living adjustment or a relocation allowance.

What do the nearby comparison markets show?

San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR reports an annual median of $41,980 for Registered Nurses. The absolute gap is $3,180. Ponce, PR reports an annual median of $38,570 for Registered Nurses. The absolute gap is $230. Each linked table retains its own area. These are occupation comparisons, not exact-title offers.

What can the industry rows tell you?

Hospitals (NAICS 622000) has a national annual median of $100,220 for Registered Nurses. Outpatient Care Centers (NAICS 621400) has a national annual median of $99,350 for Registered Nurses. National industry comparisons are not local title estimates. A hospital and an outpatient practice can assign different work even when the SOC is the same.

What changed between the two releases?

Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141) in Guayama, PR had an annual median of $37,220 in BLS OEWS May 2024; the BLS OEWS May 2025 median is $38,800. The absolute difference is $1,580. These are separate survey snapshots, not a forecast or a raise to apply to your budget.

Is this base salary or total compensation?

Neither. OEWS includes commissions and production bonuses as well as base rates. It excludes overtime, shift differentials, on-call pay, nonproduction bonuses and employer benefits. Keep sign-on and retention payments separate when they are nonproduction bonuses. Travel per-diem reimbursements and contractor receipts are not a published employee salary. Do not add production pay twice.

What else should you ask about this pay table?

Several healthcare titles map to one published SOC. This area has 15 distinct mapped occupations with medians, not a separate wage survey for every title. Read the mapping badge and occupation name before comparing the rows.

Why do titles in Guayama, PR share wages?

Several healthcare titles map to one published SOC. This area has 15 distinct mapped occupations with medians, not a separate wage survey for every title. Read the mapping badge and occupation name before comparing the rows.

Can you turn the percentile band into junior and senior pay?

The published annual P25 to P75 band is $38,800 to $39,130. Its width is $330, calculated from those two observations. BLS percentiles describe the wage distribution, not years of experience. We do not assign an interpolated percentile, seniority premium or pay forecast.

What should you put in the hiring brief?

Ask about clinical scope, privileges and call before comparing offers. A provider may weigh procedure mix, supervision and the production-pay formula as closely as the wage. State licensing and credentialing still need their own review. Locum receipts are not employee wages. Tell us which tasks and scheduling terms you can change before using this wage comparison in a search.

What if a wage is missing or marked “or more”?

A missing cell stays unavailable. “Or more” appears only when the actual source marks that cell as top-coded; it is a lower bound, not an exact wage. Exact published numbers remain exact even when above a historical top-code amount. Tools label any fallback to a state or national row.

The CNS comparison for Guayama, PR uses 2024 Census reference points. Rural comparisons use unweighted county centers from fetched 2024 BLS definitions, or a disclosed state reference point if the group cannot be matched. These are not nearest-to-your-facility claims. Read the geography and wage definitions.

  1. Clinical Pharmacy Manager $117,950
  2. Clinical Pharmacist (Inpatient) $117,950
  3. Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Oncology, ID, Critical Care, Ambulatory Care) $117,950
  4. Specialty Pharmacy Manager $117,950
  5. Home Infusion Pharmacy Manager $117,950
  6. Pharmacy Informatics Pharmacist $117,950
  7. Consultant Pharmacist (Long-Term Care) $117,950
  8. Overnight Hospital Pharmacist (Night Pharmacist) $117,950
  9. Retail / Community Pharmacist (Staff Pharmacist, Outpatient Pharmacist) $117,950
  10. Sterile Compounding / Infusion Pharmacist $117,950
  11. Nuclear Pharmacist $117,950
  12. Remote Order-Entry Pharmacist (Telepharmacy, Remote Verification) $117,950
  13. Pharmacy Supervisor $117,950
  14. Chief Operating Officer (COO) $71,460
  15. Vice President of Operations $71,460
  16. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, Therapist) $53,100
  17. Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker $53,100
  18. Chief Compliance Officer $47,050
  19. HIPAA Privacy Officer $47,050
  20. 340B Program Manager $47,050
Wages in Guayama, PR, BLS OEWS May 2025. Roles with a SOC match only.
RoleMatchMedian25th to 75thEmployment
Clinical Pharmacy ManagerBroader, SOC 29-1051$117,950$105,800 to $123,05040
Clinical Pharmacist (Inpatient)Broader, SOC 29-1051$117,950$105,800 to $123,05040
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (Oncology, ID, Critical Care, Ambulatory Care)Broader, SOC 29-1051$117,950$105,800 to $123,05040
Specialty Pharmacy ManagerBroader, SOC 29-1051$117,950$105,800 to $123,05040
Home Infusion Pharmacy ManagerBroader, SOC 29-1051$117,950$105,800 to $123,05040
Pharmacy Informatics PharmacistBroader, SOC 29-1051$117,950$105,800 to $123,05040
Consultant Pharmacist (Long-Term Care)Broader, SOC 29-1051$117,950$105,800 to $123,05040
Overnight Hospital Pharmacist (Night Pharmacist)Broader, SOC 29-1051$117,950$105,800 to $123,05040
Retail / Community Pharmacist (Staff Pharmacist, Outpatient Pharmacist)Direct, SOC 29-1051$117,950$105,800 to $123,05040
Sterile Compounding / Infusion PharmacistBroader, SOC 29-1051$117,950$105,800 to $123,05040
Nuclear PharmacistBroader, SOC 29-1051$117,950$105,800 to $123,05040
Remote Order-Entry Pharmacist (Telepharmacy, Remote Verification)Broader, SOC 29-1051$117,950$105,800 to $123,05040
Pharmacy SupervisorBroader, SOC 29-1051$117,950$105,800 to $123,05040
Chief Operating Officer (COO)Broader, SOC 11-1021$71,460$45,920 to $121,07050
Vice President of OperationsBroader, SOC 11-1021$71,460$45,920 to $121,07050
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, Therapist)Broader, SOC 21-1021$53,100$34,330 to $56,20060
Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social WorkerBroader, SOC 21-1021$53,100$34,330 to $56,20060
Chief Compliance OfficerBroader, SOC 13-1041$47,050$33,710 to $63,40030
HIPAA Privacy OfficerBroader, SOC 13-1041$47,050$33,710 to $63,40030
340B Program ManagerProxy, SOC 13-1041$47,050$33,710 to $63,40030
Blood Bank / Transfusion Service SupervisorBroader, SOC 29-2010$43,350$36,070 to $46,39050
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS, Medical Technologist, CLS, Med Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2010$43,350$36,070 to $46,39050
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)Broader, SOC 29-2010$43,350$36,070 to $46,39050
Microbiology TechnologistBroader, SOC 29-2010$43,350$36,070 to $46,39050
Blood Bank Technologist (Transfusion Services Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2010$43,350$36,070 to $46,39050
Molecular Diagnostics TechnologistBroader, SOC 29-2010$43,350$36,070 to $46,39050
Histotechnologist (HTL)Broader, SOC 29-2010$43,350$36,070 to $46,39050
Histotechnician (HT)Broader, SOC 29-2010$43,350$36,070 to $46,39050
CytotechnologistBroader, SOC 29-2010$43,350$36,070 to $46,39050
Lab Assistant / Specimen Processor (Lab Aide, Accessioner)Broader, SOC 29-2010$43,350$36,070 to $46,39050
Point-of-Care Testing Coordinator (POCT)Broader, SOC 29-2010$43,350$36,070 to $46,39050
Laboratory Supervisor (Section Lead, Lead Technologist)Broader, SOC 29-2010$43,350$36,070 to $46,39050
Senior Medical Laboratory ScientistBroader, SOC 29-2010$43,350$36,070 to $46,39050
Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
MDS CoordinatorBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
CDI SpecialistProxy, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Nurse InformaticistBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Infection Preventionist / Director of Infection PreventionProxy, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Medical-Surgical Nurse (Med-Surg RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Telemetry Nurse (Tele RN, Med-Surg/Tele RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Progressive Care Nurse (PCU, Step-Down, Intermediate Care RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
ICU Nurse (Adult Critical Care RN, MICU RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
CVICU Nurse (Cardiovascular ICU, Open Heart Recovery RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Neuro ICU Nurse (Neuro Critical Care RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Surgical / Trauma ICU Nurse (SICU, TICU RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Emergency Room Nurse (ER Nurse, ED RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Trauma Nurse (Trauma Bay RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Float Pool Nurse (Resource RN, Flex Team RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Charge Nurse (Relief Charge RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Critical Care Transport / Flight NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Oncology Nurse (Inpatient Hem/Onc, BMT RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Transplant NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Acute Inpatient Rehab NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Psychiatric Nurse (Behavioral Health RN, Inpatient Psych RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Operating Room Nurse (OR RN, Circulating Nurse, Periop RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
CVOR Nurse (Cardiovascular OR RN, Heart Team RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Pre-Op Nurse (Pre-Admission Testing RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
PACU Nurse (Post-Anesthesia Care, Recovery Room RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Ambulatory Surgery Nurse (Same Day Surgery RN, Pre-Op/PACU/OR)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Endoscopy Nurse (GI Lab RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Cath Lab Nurse (Cardiac Cath Lab RN, Cardiovascular Lab RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Electrophysiology Lab Nurse (EP Lab RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Interventional Radiology Nurse (IR RN, Special Procedures RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Labor & Delivery Nurse (L&D RN, LDRP RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Antepartum Nurse (High-Risk OB RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Mother-Baby Nurse (Postpartum, Couplet Care RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
NICU Nurse (Neonatal ICU RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Pediatric Nurse (Inpatient Pediatrics RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
PICU Nurse (Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Critical Care RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Pediatric Emergency Nurse (Peds ER RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Infusion Nurse (Outpatient Infusion, Chemo Infusion RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Dialysis Nurse (Hemodialysis RN, Acute or Chronic)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Home Dialysis Nurse (Peritoneal Dialysis, Home Hemo RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Wound Care Nurse (WOC Nurse, Wound Ostomy RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Vascular Access Nurse (PICC Nurse, IV Team RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Ambulatory Care Nurse (Clinic RN, Physician Office RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Telephone Triage Nurse (Nurse Advice Line RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Virtual Nurse (Telehealth RN, Tele-ICU RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
RN Case Manager (Hospital Case Manager, Care Manager RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Utilization Review Nurse (UR RN, Utilization Management Nurse)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Oncology Nurse NavigatorBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Clinical Nurse Educator (Unit Educator)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Occupational Health NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
School NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Correctional Nurse (Detention Health RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Home Health RN (Field Nurse, Visit Nurse, Home Health Case Manager)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Hospice RN Case ManagerBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Hospice Admissions NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Hospice After-Hours / Triage Nurse (On-Call RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Private Duty Nurse (Pediatric Home Care, Trach and Vent RN or LPN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
SNF Charge Nurse (RN Supervisor, House Supervisor, Long-Term Care)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Subacute / Transitional Care Nurse (TCU RN)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Assisted Living Wellness NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Unit Manager, Skilled Nursing (Nurse Unit Manager, LTC)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Staff Development Coordinator, Skilled Nursing (SDC, In-Service Coordinator)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Travel Nurse (Travel RN, any specialty)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Rapid Response / Crisis NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
EHR Go-Live Support Nurse (At-the-Elbow Support, EMR Conversion)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Regional MDS CoordinatorBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)Broader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
OR Charge NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
PACU Charge NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Labor & Delivery Charge NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
NICU Charge NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Lead Infusion NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Senior RN Case ManagerBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Per Diem Home Health RNBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Travel Charge NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Remote Utilization Review NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Per Diem Operating Room NurseBroader, SOC 29-1141$38,800$38,800 to $39,130350
Sterile Processing Lead / SupervisorDirect, SOC 43-1011$38,270$31,620 to $45,810160
Revenue Cycle SupervisorBroader, SOC 43-1011$38,270$31,620 to $45,810160
Coding SupervisorBroader, SOC 43-1011$38,270$31,620 to $45,810160
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician (Hospital Pharmacy Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2052$35,700$24,100 to $43,060120
Retail / Outpatient Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)Broader, SOC 29-2052$35,700$24,100 to $43,060120
IV / Sterile Compounding Technician (IV Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2052$35,700$24,100 to $43,060120
Medication History Technician (Med Rec Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2052$35,700$24,100 to $43,060120
Specialty Pharmacy Technician (Prior Authorization, Benefits Investigation)Broader, SOC 29-2052$35,700$24,100 to $43,060120
Pharmacy Technician SupervisorBroader, SOC 29-2052$35,700$24,100 to $43,060120
Lead Pharmacy TechnicianBroader, SOC 29-2052$35,700$24,100 to $43,060120
Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray Tech, RT(R), Rad Tech)Direct, SOC 29-2034$34,530$28,820 to $47,05030
CT Technologist (CAT Scan Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2034$34,530$28,820 to $47,05030
Mammography Technologist (Mammo Tech, Breast Imaging Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2034$34,530$28,820 to $47,05030
Bone Densitometry Technologist (DEXA Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2034$34,530$28,820 to $47,05030
Interventional Radiology Technologist (IR Tech, Special Procedures Tech)Broader, SOC 29-2034$34,530$28,820 to $47,05030
OR / C-Arm Radiologic TechnologistBroader, SOC 29-2034$34,530$28,820 to $47,05030
Limited Scope X-Ray Technician (Basic X-Ray Machine Operator, Limited Permit)Broader, SOC 29-2034$34,530$28,820 to $47,05030
Lead CT TechnologistBroader, SOC 29-2034$34,530$28,820 to $47,05030
Lead Mammography TechnologistBroader, SOC 29-2034$34,530$28,820 to $47,05030
Travel Radiologic TechnologistBroader, SOC 29-2034$34,530$28,820 to $47,05030
Per Diem Radiologic TechnologistBroader, SOC 29-2034$34,530$28,820 to $47,05030
Dental Treatment CoordinatorProxy, SOC 43-6013$30,940$24,570 to $37,590140
Dental Front Desk / Patient CoordinatorProxy, SOC 43-6013$30,940$24,570 to $37,590140
Medical ScribeProxy, SOC 43-6013$30,940$24,570 to $37,590140
Health Unit Coordinator (Unit Secretary, Unit Clerk)Proxy, SOC 43-6013$30,940$24,570 to $37,590140
Dental Insurance Coordinator (Dental Biller)Proxy, SOC 43-3021$28,480$23,780 to $29,81080
Medical Biller (Billing Specialist)Direct, SOC 43-3021$28,480$23,780 to $29,81080
AR / Insurance Follow-Up SpecialistProxy, SOC 43-3021$28,480$23,780 to $29,81080
Charge Capture Specialist (Charge Entry)Broader, SOC 43-3021$28,480$23,780 to $29,81080
Dental Assistant (Chairside Assistant)Direct, SOC 31-9091$26,950$22,660 to $47,25060
Registered / Certified Dental Assistant (RDA, CDA)Broader, SOC 31-9091$26,950$22,660 to $47,25060
Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA, RDAEF)Broader, SOC 31-9091$26,950$22,660 to $47,25060
Orthodontic AssistantBroader, SOC 31-9091$26,950$22,660 to $47,25060
Oral Surgery Assistant (Surgical Dental Assistant)Broader, SOC 31-9091$26,950$22,660 to $47,25060
Lead Dental AssistantBroader, SOC 31-9091$26,950$22,660 to $47,25060
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN)Direct, SOC 29-2061$26,280$24,190 to $34,49060
LPN Charge NurseDirect, SOC 29-2061$26,280$24,190 to $34,49060
Patient Access Representative (Registrar, Admitting Rep)Broader, SOC 43-4051$25,520$22,570 to $30,030140
Prior Authorization Specialist (Pre-Cert, Referral Coordinator)Broader, SOC 43-4051$25,520$22,570 to $30,030140
Financial Counselor (Patient Financial Advocate)Broader, SOC 43-4051$25,520$22,570 to $30,030140
Home Health Aide (HHA)Direct, SOC 31-1120$21,840$21,840 to $21,910110
Personal Care Aide / CaregiverDirect, SOC 31-1120$21,840$21,840 to $21,910110

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, BLS OEWS May 2025, Guayama, PR. Published 2026-05-15. BLS release tables (find this area). Methodology.