Cooks, Short Order Salary in Puerto Rico

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

Median annual salary $21,840 -38.7% vs national
Median hourly $10.50
10th percentile $21,840
90th percentile $22,190
Employed locally 50
National median $35,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,840
    25th
    $21,840
    50th (median)
    $21,840
    75th
    $21,840
    90th
    $22,190

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Short Order

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,970
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $48,700
    Barnstable Town, MA $46,830
    Arizona $46,240
    Washington $46,010
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $46,010

    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, Short Order make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Short Order in Puerto Rico is $10.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $10.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Short Order salary in Puerto Rico is 38.7% below the national median of $35,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Cooks, Short Order (10th percentile) earn around $21,840 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,840.