Food Preparation Workers Salary in Puerto Rico

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

Median annual salary $19,770 -42.2% vs national
Median hourly $9.50
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $29,030
Employed locally 160
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,760
    50th (median)
    $19,770
    75th
    $20,940
    90th
    $29,030

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    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
    Cooks, Restaurant $21,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $27,290
    Cooks, Fast Food $21,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Puerto Rico is $9.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.00 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Puerto Rico is 42.2% below the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Food Preparation 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 $19,760.