Registered Nurses Salary in Puerto Rico

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

Median annual salary $35,610 -62% vs national
Median hourly $17.12
10th percentile $22,850
90th percentile $55,310
Employed locally 480
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,850
    25th
    $30,850
    50th (median)
    $35,610
    75th
    $38,620
    90th
    $55,310

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $23,490
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $33,980
    Pharmacists $102,920
    Family Medicine Physicians $104,000
    Emergency Medical Technicians $20,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $25,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Puerto Rico is $17.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.28 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Puerto Rico is 62% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $22,850 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,850.