Food Preparation Workers Salary in Puerto Rico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Puerto Rico
Food Preparation Workers in Puerto Rico earn a median salary of $20,286 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -40.7% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 4,850 food preparation workers are employed across Puerto Rico, with salaries ranging from $19,770 to $20,760 depending on location.
$20,286
Avg median salary in Puerto Rico
$20,760
Highest paying metro
$19,770
Lowest paying metro
4,850
Employed in Puerto Rico
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Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Puerto Rico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan, PR | $20,760 | $20,230 | $21,980 | 3,500 |
| Arecibo, PR | $20,590 | $19,760 | $20,970 | 180 |
| Ponce, PR | $20,470 | $19,760 | $21,600 | 320 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $20,350 | $19,760 | $20,920 | 300 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $20,070 | $19,760 | $20,600 | 310 |
| Guayama, PR | $19,990 | $19,760 | $20,910 | 80 |
| Puerto Rico | $19,770 | $19,760 | $20,940 | 160 |