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Average salary by city in Puerto Rico
Map of Puerto Rico metro areas
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $39,970 | $29,440 | n/a | n/a | $138,700 |
| Aguadilla | $36,610 | $26,480 | n/a | n/a | $120,000 |
| Ponce | $35,310 | $26,940 | n/a | n/a | $103,100 |
| Mayaguez | $35,140 | $25,270 | n/a | n/a | $108,900 |
| Arecibo | $34,630 | $26,120 | n/a | n/a | $111,700 |
| Guayama | $34,090 | $25,260 | n/a | n/a | $97,900 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Highest-paying jobs in Puerto Rico
- Physicians, All Other · Ponce$226,220
- Physicians, All Other · Mayaguez$187,190
- Physicians, All Other · San Juan$175,990
- Family Medicine Physicians · Mayaguez$169,300
- Family Medicine Physicians · Ponce$165,960
- Optometrists · San Juan$149,540
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists · San Juan$142,120
- Architectural and Engineering Managers · Aguadilla$142,110
- Industrial Production Managers · Aguadilla$139,500
- Architectural and Engineering Managers · San Juan$137,610
Most common jobs in Puerto Rico
| Job | Jobs in these metros | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 39,710 | $28,160 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 28,130 | $26,100 |
| Cashiers | 26,060 | $24,410 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 25,320 | $22,670 |
| Security Guards | 24,630 | $23,540 |
| Registered Nurses | 20,810 | $47,790 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 19,770 | $28,580 |
| Office Clerks, General | 19,400 | $27,920 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 18,470 | $27,400 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 17,170 | $28,670 |
Puerto Rico income tax and take-home pay
We have not published take-home pay for Puerto Rico yet: its 2026 income tax rules are still being checked against the official sources. Pages show gross pay, which is what BLS measures.
Puerto Rico at a glance
$123 billionstate GDP (BEA, 2024)
3,254,885population (Census, 2023)
629reported crimes per 100,000 residents (FBI, statewide)
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Salary in Puerto Rico: questions
What is the average salary in Puerto Rico?
$38,742 a year across all jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025), weighted by employment over the state's metro and nonmetro areas.
Which city in Puerto Rico pays the most?
San Juan, with an average of $39,970 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. State average: all occupations, employment-weighted over every OEWS metro and nonmetro area whose principal state is Puerto Rico.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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