Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Puerto Rico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Puerto Rico
Cooks, Restaurant in Puerto Rico earn a median salary of $22,663 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -38.5% vs the national median of $36,830. An estimated 10,620 cooks, restaurant are employed across Puerto Rico, with salaries ranging from $21,840 to $24,200 depending on location.
$22,663
Avg median salary in Puerto Rico
$24,200
Highest paying metro
$21,840
Lowest paying metro
10,620
Employed in Puerto Rico
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Cooks, Restaurant salaries by city in Puerto Rico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan, PR | $24,200 | $22,560 | $28,340 | 7,720 |
| Guayama, PR | $23,430 | $21,720 | $27,920 | 120 |
| Ponce, PR | $22,610 | $21,380 | $27,240 | 560 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $22,360 | $21,190 | $26,550 | 690 |
| Arecibo, PR | $22,340 | $21,320 | $26,930 | 400 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $21,860 | $21,020 | $26,700 | 670 |
| Puerto Rico | $21,840 | $21,550 | $26,700 | 460 |