Dishwashers pay range in Arecibo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $23,130 or more. The middle half of dishwashers in Arecibo earn between $22,290 and $23,050.
- $22K10th
- $22K25th
- $23KMedian
- $23K75th
- $23K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $22,760 | $1,897 | $10.94 |
| Median | $22,710 | $1,892 | $10.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $22,290 | $1,858 | $10.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $23,050 | $1,921 | $11.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dishwashers pay in Arecibo vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Dishwashers in Arecibo earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($23,340) and 34% less than the U.S. average ($34,310). At the median the gap is -35% against the U.S. median of $34,810.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo | $22,760 | $22,710 | $22,030 | $23,130 | 50 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,340 | $23,020 | $21,840 | $25,750 | 1,820 |
| United States | $34,310 | $34,810 | $26,200 | $42,860 | 477,450 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Arecibo a good place for dishwashers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Arecibo ($26,120). A typical home costs $111,700, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Dishwashers salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Arecibo ranks 2nd of 5 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($23,520).
Highest-paying cities for dishwashers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($46,880).
- Kahului, HI$46,880
- San Jose, CA$44,840
- San Francisco, CA$43,040
- Seattle, WA$42,770
- Napa, CA$42,060
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Dishwashers salary in Arecibo: questions
How much do dishwashers make an hour in Arecibo?
$10.94 an hour on average, and $10.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dishwashers salary in Arecibo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $22,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do dishwashers earn more in Arecibo than elsewhere?
The average here is 34% less than the U.S. average for this job ($34,310).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-9021; area Arecibo, PR (11640). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.44, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.44).
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