SOC 37-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers — Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area
Median pay in Puerto Rico, PR is $21,840 a year, 44.2% under the national median of $39,150 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Puerto Rico, PR is $21,840 a year, 44.2% under the national median of $39,150 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $21,840 and $21,840. The lowest tenth earn under $21,840, while the highest tenth earn more than $21,840.
Of the 131 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 111th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,840 | −44.2% |
| 25th | $21,840 | −44.2% |
| Median (50th) | $21,840 | −44.2% |
| 75th | $21,840 | −44.2% |
| 90th | $21,840 | −44.2% |
| Mean | $22,160 | −43.4% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $21,840 a year, 44.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,840 to $21,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Puerto Rico, PR?
The median annual wage is $21,840, or $10.50 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 $39,150, so pay in Puerto Rico, PR is 44.2% 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 Puerto Rico, PR earns more than $21,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,840 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.
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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