Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Puerto Rico

Helpers--production workers in Puerto Rico earn the most in Arecibo (average $26,760 a year) and the least in Mayaguez ($22,620), across the 5 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--production workers average at $24,930 and the median at $22,780 for 1,510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $41,120.

Helpers--Production Workers average salary by city in Puerto Rico

Arecibo$26,760
Ponce$25,450
San Juan$25,090
Aguadilla$22,770
Mayaguez$22,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Arecibo	$26,760	$24,430	$22,070	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$25,450	$23,180	$22,450	n/a	n/a
San Juan	$25,090	$22,870	$22,370	n/a	n/a
Aguadilla	$22,770	$22,180	$21,840	n/a	n/a
Mayaguez	$22,620	$21,970	$21,840	n/a	n/a

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Production Workers salary in other states

Helpers--Production Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Puerto Rico

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 51-9198.
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.

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