Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Puerto Rico

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

Median annual salary $27,770 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.35
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $39,020
Employed locally 470
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $20,840
    50th (median)
    $27,770
    75th
    $37,460
    90th
    $39,020

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$20,230
    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
    Cooks, Fast Food$21,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Puerto Rico is $13.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.41 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Puerto Rico is 23.8% below the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,840.