Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Puerto Rico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Puerto Rico
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Puerto Rico earn a median salary of $24,696 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -32.2% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 7,830 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across Puerto Rico, with salaries ranging from $21,880 to $27,770 depending on location.
$24,696
Avg median salary in Puerto Rico
$27,770
Highest paying metro
$21,880
Lowest paying metro
7,830
Employed in Puerto Rico
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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in Puerto Rico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $27,770 | $20,840 | $37,460 | 470 |
| Ponce, PR | $27,500 | $20,860 | $27,750 | 700 |
| San Juan, PR | $25,270 | $21,530 | $28,030 | 5,060 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $25,010 | $19,990 | $27,960 | 480 |
| Arecibo, PR | $22,990 | $20,690 | $28,090 | 410 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $22,450 | $20,080 | $28,630 | 480 |
| Guayama, PR | $21,880 | $20,300 | $27,970 | 230 |