May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area
131 occupations
Across 131 occupations with published wages in Puerto Rico, architectural and engineering managers record the highest median at $137,340 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Puerto Rico
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 1,340 | $21,840 |
| Sewing Machine Operators | 1,210 | $21,840 |
| Cashiers | 1,180 | $21,840 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,070 | $21,840 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 780 | $21,840 |
| Office Clerks, General | 700 | $22,020 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 680 | $22,670 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 590 | $21,840 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 550 | $22,390 |
| Construction Laborers | 530 | $26,720 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Records Specialists | $21,840 | 40 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $21,840 | 590 |
| Security Guards | $21,840 | 300 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $21,840 | 50 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $21,840 | 150 |
| Bartenders | $21,840 | 100 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $21,840 | 1,070 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $21,840 | 380 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $21,840 | 780 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $21,840 | 130 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.