Lawyers pay range in Arecibo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $161,240 or more. The middle half of lawyers in Arecibo earn between $57,120 and $153,620.
- $43K10th
- $57K25th
- $77KMedian
- $154K75th
- $161K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $106,810 | $8,901 | $51.35 |
| Median | $77,470 | $6,456 | $37.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,120 | $4,760 | $27.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $153,620 | $12,802 | $73.86 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Lawyers pay in Arecibo vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Lawyers in Arecibo earn 43% less than the U.S. average ($185,840). At the median the gap is -51% against the U.S. median of $159,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo | $106,810 | $77,470 | $43,200 | $161,240 | n/a |
| United States | $185,840 | $159,670 | $78,360 | $351,600 | 754,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Arecibo a good place for lawyers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 3.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Arecibo ($26,120). A typical home costs $111,700, or 1.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Lawyers salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Arecibo ranks 1st of 2 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Arecibo$106,810
- Aguadilla$101,430
Highest-paying cities for lawyers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($288,980).
- San Jose, CA$288,980
- Santa Rosa, CA$248,950
- Los Angeles, CA$241,500
- San Francisco, CA$237,060
- Bridgeport, CT$231,710
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Lawyers salary in Arecibo: questions
How much do lawyers make an hour in Arecibo?
$51.35 an hour on average, and $37.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level lawyers salary in Arecibo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do lawyers earn more in Arecibo than elsewhere?
The average here is 43% less than the U.S. average for this job ($185,840).
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 23-1011; area Arecibo, PR (11640). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 20.3%.
- 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.
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