Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Puerto Rico

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

Median annual salary $20,230 -33.6% vs national
Median hourly $9.73
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $21,180
Employed locally 810
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,970
    50th (median)
    $20,230
    75th
    $20,620
    90th
    $21,180

    Top-paying metros for Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Napa, CA $38,270
    District of Columbia $38,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Cooks, Fast Food$21,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Puerto Rico is $9.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $10.72 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Puerto Rico is 33.6% below the national median of $30,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,970.