Salary guide, May 2025
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) pay in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR
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The median annual wage for Production Workers, All Other in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR was $23,170 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $22,570 and $25,180.
The San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR median is $16,940 below the national median of $40,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other
Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) is shown within the broader published occupation. BLS does not separate this plant-specific title, seniority, shift, process or credential. Compare the duties with the SOC definition before using the range.
What should you know about san Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $21,940 | $22,570 | $23,170 | $25,180 | $30,680 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.55 | $10.85 | $11.14 | $12.10 | $14.75 |
BLS estimated 3,100 workers employed in this occupation in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR. Location quotient: 2.77.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31,200 | $36,030 | $40,110 | $49,010 | $61,530 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $17.32 | $19.29 | $23.56 | $29.58 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating) median is $23,170. The all-occupations median in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR is $29,440. Ratio: 0.79 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 2.77 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $20,540 | $25,880 | $26,900 |
| May 2025 | $22,570 | $23,170 | $25,180 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 51-9199 Production Workers, All Other, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Ponce, PR | $29,870 | $26,430 to $29,870 |
| Arecibo, PR | $24,450 | $24,450 to $26,290 |
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