Community Health Workers Salary in Puerto Rico

Community health workers in Puerto Rico earn the most in San Juan (average $37,710 a year) and the least in Mayaguez ($30,640), across the 2 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the community health workers average at $36,300 and the median at $36,900 for 670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $56,180.

Community Health Workers average salary by city in Puerto Rico

San Juan$37,710
Mayaguez$30,640

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Juan	$37,710	$38,020	$29,120	n/a	n/a
Mayaguez	$30,640	$30,200	$24,080	n/a	n/a

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Community Health Workers salary in other states

Community Health Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Puerto Rico

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 21-1094.
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.

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