Accountants and Auditors pay range in Arecibo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,970 or more. The middle half of accountants and auditors in Arecibo earn between $29,480 and $50,450.
- $24K10th
- $29K25th
- $37KMedian
- $50K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,130 | $3,678 | $21.22 |
| Median | $36,680 | $3,057 | $17.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,480 | $2,457 | $14.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,450 | $4,204 | $24.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Accountants and Auditors pay in Arecibo vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Accountants and auditors in Arecibo earn 11% less than the Puerto Rico average ($49,470) and 53% less than the U.S. average ($94,750). At the median the gap is -56% against the U.S. median of $83,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo | $44,130 | $36,680 | $24,090 | $72,970 | 330 |
| Puerto Rico | $49,470 | $43,530 | $27,530 | $77,860 | 12,370 |
| United States | $94,750 | $83,680 | $56,020 | $144,090 | 1,449,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Arecibo a good place for accountants and auditors? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Arecibo ($26,120). A typical home costs $111,700, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Accountants and Auditors salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Arecibo ranks 3rd of 6 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($50,660).
Highest-paying cities for accountants and auditors
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($128,520).
- San Jose, CA$128,520
- San Francisco, CA$120,780
- New York, NY$119,280
- Washington, DC$113,640
- Midland, TX$111,820
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Accountants and Auditors salary in Arecibo: questions
How much do accountants and auditors make an hour in Arecibo?
$21.21 an hour on average, and $17.64 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level accountants and auditors salary in Arecibo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do accountants and auditors earn more in Arecibo than elsewhere?
The average here is 53% less than the U.S. average for this job ($94,750).
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. SOC code 13-2011; area Arecibo, PR (11640). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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