Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Ponce is 220.
  • Social Workers in Ponce earn an average of $30,810 per year or $14.81 per hour.
  • The percentage of Puerto Rico Social Workers who work in Ponce is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Ponce is less than 1%.

Rankings for Ponce

  • Ranks #5 in Puerto Rico for salary and #0 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Puerto Rico for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #511 in the nation for salary and #not found when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #290 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Puerto Rico

Ponce Social Workers earn an average of $30,810 or $14.81 per hour which is 5% less than the Puerto Rico average salary of $32,480.

AveragePoncePuerto Rico% Difference
Hourly Wage$14.81$15.62-5.19%
Annual Salary$30,810$32,480-5.14%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Ponce Social Workers earn an average of $30,810 or $14.81 per hour which is 43% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AveragePonceU.S.%
Hourly Wage$14.81$26.39-43.88%
Annual Salary$30,810$54,880-43.86%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

  • Puerto Rico average salary is $32,480.
  • Puerto Rico cost-of-living adjusted salary is $0.
  • Ponce average salary is $30,810.

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Ponce, 50% of Social Workers earn between $23,930 and $36,460 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $45,530, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $21,400, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year22Under $21,400
15%2 – 4 years33$21,400 – $23,930
25%5 – 9 years55$23,930 – $29,180
25%10 – 14 years55$29,180 – $36,460
15%15 – 20 years33$29,180 – $45,530
10%20+ years22Above $45,530
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $30,810, Ponce Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($60,740).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Health Care Social Workers ($27,330).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$60,740
Social Workers$30,810
Health Care Social Workers$27,330
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Ponce Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Ponce is 220.

Social Workers earn an average of $30,810 per year or $14.81 per hour in Ponce.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Ponce Social Workers earn an average of $0 per year or $0 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Ponce are School Psychologists($60,740), Social Workers($30,810), Health Care Social Workers($27,330).


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