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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in Puerto Rico
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $24,140 | $22,800 | $21,840 | n/a | n/a |
| Arecibo | $23,190 | $22,300 | $21,900 | n/a | n/a |
| Ponce | $23,130 | $21,960 | $21,840 | n/a | n/a |
| Aguadilla | $22,570 | $22,290 | $21,880 | n/a | n/a |
| Guayama | $22,520 | $22,500 | $21,840 | n/a | n/a |
| Mayaguez | $22,480 | $22,050 | $21,840 | n/a | n/a |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 35-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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