Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,040 -55.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.00
10th percentile $22,620
90th percentile $47,810
Employed locally 40
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,620
    25th
    $23,180
    50th (median)
    $27,040
    75th
    $39,400
    90th
    $47,810

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$20,230
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$27,770
    Waiters and Waitresses$20,250
    Cooks, Restaurant$21,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$27,290
    Food Preparation Workers$19,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Puerto Rico is $13.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.99 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Puerto Rico is 55.7% below the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $22,620 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,180.