Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Puerto Rico

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

Median annual salary $21,490 -43.8% vs national
Median hourly $10.33
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $27,010
Employed locally 70
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,760
    50th (median)
    $21,490
    75th
    $27,010
    90th
    $27,010

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Sewing Machine Operators $20,040
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $26,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $36,270
    Bakers $21,000
    Butchers and Meat Cutters $20,470
    Production Workers, All Other $23,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Puerto Rico is $10.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.01 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Puerto Rico is 43.8% below the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Production Workers in Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production 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.