May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
553 occupations
Across 553 occupations with published wages in Puerto Rico, physicians, all other record the highest median at $172,230 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Puerto Rico
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 41,230 | $22,560 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 29,030 | $21,890 |
| Cashiers | 27,320 | $22,140 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 26,440 | $22,030 |
| Security Guards | 26,100 | $21,840 |
| Registered Nurses | 21,270 | $39,880 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 20,330 | $26,700 |
| Office Clerks, General | 20,190 | $23,860 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 19,230 | $25,030 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 17,810 | $25,730 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $21,840 | 10,170 |
| Security Guards | $21,840 | 26,100 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $21,840 | 140 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $21,840 | 540 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $21,840 | 650 |
| Funeral Attendants | $21,840 | 280 |
| Baggage Porters and Bellhops | $21,840 | 210 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $21,840 | 70 |
| Communications Equipment Operators, All Other | $21,840 | 240 |
| Highway Maintenance Workers | $21,840 | 2,730 |
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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