Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Puerto Rico

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

Median annual salary $21,480 -28.8% vs national
Median hourly $10.33
10th percentile $20,420
90th percentile $23,470
Employed locally 150
National median $30,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,420
    25th
    $20,740
    50th (median)
    $21,480
    75th
    $21,780
    90th
    $23,470

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Fast Food

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $41,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $41,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $40,580
    Hawaii $40,300
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $39,260
    Napa, CA $39,210

    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 Cooks, Fast Food make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Fast Food in Puerto Rico is $10.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.71 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Cooks, Fast Food salaries?

    The median Cooks, Fast Food salary in Puerto Rico is 28.8% below the national median of $30,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Fast Food in Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Cooks, Fast Food (10th percentile) earn around $20,420 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,740.