SOC 51-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Butchers and Meat Cutters — Guayama
Guayama, PR
Median pay in Guayama, PR is $22,290 a year, 44.5% under the national median of $40,140 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Guayama, PR is $22,290 a year, 44.5% under the national median of $40,140 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $22,290 and $22,310. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $22,130 and the ninetieth at $29,180.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 4.1 of every thousand jobs. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 60th of 70 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,130 | −44.9% |
| 25th | $22,290 | −44.5% |
| Median (50th) | $22,290 | −44.5% |
| 75th | $22,310 | −44.4% |
| 90th | $29,180 | −27.3% |
| Mean | $23,280 | −42.0% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $22,290 a year, 44.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,130 to $29,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Guayama, PR?
The median annual wage is $22,290, or $10.72 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $40,140, so pay in Guayama, PR is 44.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Guayama, PR earns more than $29,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,130 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Guayama, PR. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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