Puerto Rico Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Puerto Rico from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $28,680 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $10.50/hr
- State law
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $214
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Puerto Rico
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | 930 | $172,230 | $177,750 |
| 2 | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | 260 | $167,050 | $233,380 |
| 3 | Optometrists | 280 | $132,790 | $148,910 |
| 4 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 770 | $130,560 | $136,430 |
| 5 | Industrial Production Managers | 1,050 | $129,740 | $131,570 |
| 6 | Air Traffic Controllers | 110 | $125,780 | $122,150 |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | 1,050 | $112,990 | $120,750 |
| 8 | Pharmacists | 2,220 | $111,270 | $103,470 |
Most common jobs in Puerto Rico
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Retail Salespersons | 41,230 | $22,560 | $26,240 |
| 2 | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 29,030 | $21,890 | $24,880 |
| 3 | Cashiers | 27,320 | $22,140 | $24,080 |
| 4 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 26,440 | $22,030 | $22,500 |
| 5 | Security Guards | 26,100 | $21,840 | $22,590 |
| 6 | Registered Nurses | 21,270 | $39,880 | $46,190 |
| 7 | Customer Service Representatives | 20,330 | $26,700 | $28,480 |
| 8 | Office Clerks, General | 20,190 | $23,860 | $27,340 |
Wages by metro area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)86 certified, median offer $70,656
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)47 certified, median offer $21,840
Top H-1B employers in Puerto Rico
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Campus | 11 | $55,310 |
| 2 | University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus | 5 | $70,656 |
| 3 | GOFO Express Inc. | 4 | $44,211 |
| 4 | Amazon Web Services Puerto Rico LLC | 3 | $180,900 |
| 5 | Banco Popular de Puerto Rico | 3 | $65,000 |
| 6 | Strategic Technology Advisors INC. | 3 | $66,622 |
| 7 | Administracion De Servicios Medicos De Puerto Rico INC. | 2 | Too few filings |
| 8 | Black & Veatch Puerto Rico PSC | 2 | Too few filings |
More Puerto Rico labor data
- Unemployment by county6.2% statewide
- Jobs by industry957,600 jobs, +1.1% in a year
- Minimum wage$10.50 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$214 a week on average
- Union membershipBLS
- Federal job openings120 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Puerto Rico?
- The median wage for all occupations in Puerto Rico is $28,680 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Puerto Rico?
- Puerto Rico's unemployment rate was 6.2% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Puerto Rico?
- Physicians, All Other have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Puerto Rico: $172,230 a year.