Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Puerto Rico

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

Median annual salary $21,840 -40.7% vs national
Median hourly $10.50
10th percentile $20,060
90th percentile $26,920
Employed locally 460
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,060
    25th
    $21,550
    50th (median)
    $21,840
    75th
    $26,700
    90th
    $26,920

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    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
    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, Restaurant make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Puerto Rico is $10.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Puerto Rico is 40.7% below the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $20,060 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,550.