Registered Nurses Salary in Puerto Rico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Puerto Rico
Registered Nurses in Puerto Rico earn a median salary of $35,779 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -61.8% vs the national median of $93,600. An estimated 22,400 registered nurses are employed across Puerto Rico, with salaries ranging from $32,090 to $38,750 depending on location.
$35,779
Avg median salary in Puerto Rico
$38,750
Highest paying metro
$32,090
Lowest paying metro
22,400
Employed in Puerto Rico
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Registered Nurses salaries by city in Puerto Rico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan, PR | $38,750 | $35,880 | $46,250 | 15,820 |
| Guayama, PR | $37,220 | $33,480 | $45,490 | 180 |
| Ponce, PR | $36,490 | $36,030 | $38,030 | 2,010 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $36,040 | $33,700 | $37,780 | 2,170 |
| Puerto Rico | $35,610 | $30,850 | $38,620 | 480 |
| Arecibo, PR | $34,250 | $31,920 | $37,360 | 1,030 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $32,090 | $31,800 | $36,640 | 710 |