Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Salary in Puerto Rico

Human resources assistants (except payroll and timekeeping) in Puerto Rico earn the most in San Juan (average $32,960 a year) and the least in Ponce ($28,430), across the 4 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the human resources assistants (except payroll and timekeeping) average at $32,410 and the median at $29,080 for 1,050 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $52,250.

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping average salary by city in Puerto Rico

San Juan$32,960
Aguadilla$31,830
Mayaguez$28,590
Ponce$28,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Juan	$32,960	$29,690	$25,160	n/a	n/a
Aguadilla	$31,830	$27,890	$22,570	n/a	n/a
Mayaguez	$28,590	$25,690	$21,840	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$28,430	$27,550	$23,040	n/a	n/a

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

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping salary in other states

Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping 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 43-4161.
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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