Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Puerto Rico
553 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Puerto Rico belongs to Home Health and Personal Care Aides, at $21,840 per year. The highest is $172,230.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $21,840 | 10,170 | |
| 2 | Security Guards | $21,840 | 26,100 | |
| 3 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $21,840 | 140 | |
| 4 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $21,840 | 540 | |
| 5 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,840 | 650 | |
| 6 | Funeral Attendants | $21,840 | 280 | |
| 7 | Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $21,840 | 210 | |
| 8 | Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $21,840 | 70 | |
| 9 | Communications Equipment Operators, All Other | $21,840 | 240 | |
| 10 | Highway Maintenance Workers | $21,840 | 2,730 |
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Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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