Human Resources Specialists Salary in Puerto Rico

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

Median annual salary $28,230 -61.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.57
10th percentile $21,990
90th percentile $55,220
Employed locally 50
National median $72,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,990
    25th
    $24,950
    50th (median)
    $28,230
    75th
    $47,990
    90th
    $55,220

    Top-paying metros for Human Resources Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $114,080
    District of Columbia $102,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,600
    Lexington Park, MD $97,490
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $89,860

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $29,740
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $35,460
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $53,890
    Compliance Officers $60,940
    Loan Officers $30,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Human Resources Specialists make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Human Resources Specialists in Puerto Rico is $13.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.35 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Human Resources Specialists salaries?

    The median Human Resources Specialists salary in Puerto Rico is 61.3% below the national median of $72,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Human Resources Specialists in Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Human Resources Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $21,990 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,950.