Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay range in Mayaguez
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $38,790 or more. The middle half of cooks, institution and cafeteria in Mayaguez earn between $21,840 and $29,610.
- $22K10th
- $22K25th
- $24KMedian
- $30K75th
- $39K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $26,960 | $2,247 | $12.96 |
| Median | $23,820 | $1,985 | $11.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,840 | $1,820 | $10.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,610 | $2,468 | $14.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria pay in Mayaguez vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Cooks, institution and cafeteria in Mayaguez earn 4% less than the Puerto Rico average ($28,030) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($38,810). At the median the gap is -36% against the U.S. median of $37,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayaguez | $26,960 | $23,820 | $21,840 | $38,790 | 510 |
| Puerto Rico | $28,030 | $26,260 | $21,840 | $39,650 | 7,000 |
| United States | $38,810 | $37,450 | $28,480 | $49,670 | 441,050 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Mayaguez a good place for cooks, institution and cafeteria? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Mayaguez ($25,270). A typical home costs $108,900, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Mayaguez ranks 6th of 6 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; Ponce pays the most ($28,540).
All Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries in Puerto Rico
Highest-paying cities for cooks, institution and cafeteria
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($57,770).
- Kahului, HI$57,770
- San Jose, CA$54,290
- Seattle, WA$53,820
- Barnstable, MA$52,850
- San Francisco, CA$52,440
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Mayaguez: questions
How much do cooks, institution and cafeteria make an hour in Mayaguez?
$12.96 an hour on average, and $11.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cooks, institution and cafeteria salary in Mayaguez?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do cooks, institution and cafeteria earn more in Mayaguez than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% less than the U.S. average for this job ($38,810).
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 35-2012; area Mayaguez, PR (32420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 3.47, this job is 3.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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