Security Guards Salary in Puerto Rico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Puerto Rico
Security Guards in Puerto Rico earn a median salary of $20,340 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -47% vs the national median of $38,370. An estimated 26,210 security guards are employed across Puerto Rico, with salaries ranging from $19,950 to $21,110 depending on location.
$20,340
Avg median salary in Puerto Rico
$21,110
Highest paying metro
$19,950
Lowest paying metro
26,210
Employed in Puerto Rico
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Security Guards salaries by city in Puerto Rico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo, PR | $21,110 | $19,920 | $22,520 | 300 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $20,340 | $19,770 | $21,510 | 800 |
| Puerto Rico | $20,240 | $19,760 | $22,130 | 290 |
| San Juan, PR | $20,210 | $19,760 | $21,320 | 23,570 |
| Ponce, PR | $20,190 | $19,760 | $22,050 | 530 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $19,950 | $19,760 | $20,230 | 720 |