What is the average salary in Ponce, PR?
$34,370a year
Average yearly pay across 220 jobs with official data in the Ponce, PR metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $16.53
- Jobs with data
- 220
- Workers counted
- 57,250
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $253,700 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $130,600 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $128,700 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $128,100 |
| Pharmacist | $107,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $98,070 |
| Industrial Engineer | $83,040 |
| Human Resources Manager | $82,770 |
| Education Administrator | $82,590 |
| Chief Executive | $81,730 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Retail Salesperson | $22,030 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | $21,840 |
| Cashier | $21,840 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $21,840 |
| Registered Nurse | $38,570 |
| Office Clerk | $23,070 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $27,030 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $24,130 |
| Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator | $28,620 |
| Maintenance and Repair Worker | $22,330 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$64,510
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$128,700
- Chief Executive$81,730
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$98,070
- Construction Manager$72,420
- Education Administrator$82,590
- Education Administrator$77,970
- Facilities Manager$63,730
- Financial Manager$77,470
- Food Service Manager$40,570
- General and Operations Manager$64,000
- Human Resources Manager$82,770
- Industrial Production Manager$130,600
- Manager$46,510
- Medical and Health Services Manager$64,910
- Sales Manager$66,190
- Social and Community Service Manager$50,000
- Transportation$78,990
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$37,980
- Business Operations Specialist$49,930
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$41,040
- Claims Adjuster$42,610
- Compliance Officer$46,780
- Credit Analyst$51,840
- Financial and Investment Analyst$75,640
- Financial Specialist$36,740
- Human Resources Specialist$39,040
- Loan Officer$32,070
- Logistician$61,110
- Management Analyst$51,380
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$27,240
- Meeting$28,370
- Project Management Specialist$46,920
- Training and Development Specialist$44,930
Computer and mathematical
Architecture and engineering
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$36,940
- Calibration Technologist and Technician$37,260
- Civil Engineer$51,470
- Engineer$63,800
- Industrial Engineer$83,040
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$41,970
Life, physical, and social science
- Chemical Technician$36,030
- Chemist$48,180
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$76,840
- Environmental Science and Protection Technician$37,910
- Life$29,900
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$44,380
Community and social service
- Child$53,440
- Educational$53,140
- Healthcare Social Worker$27,840
- Social and Human Service Assistant$29,840
- Social Worker$45,820
Educational instruction and library
- Business Teacher$63,500
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$47,150
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$56,230
- Elementary School Teacher$59,660
- Farm and Home Management Educator$53,130
- Health Specialties Teacher$77,370
- Instructional Coordinator$36,650
- Kindergarten Teacher$62,860
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$50,260
- Library Technician$28,660
- Middle School Teacher$61,080
- Nursing Instructor and Teacher$48,570
- Postsecondary Teacher$58,140
- Preschool Teacher$31,790
- Psychology Teacher$65,570
- Secondary School Teacher$60,320
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$50,610
- Social Sciences Teacher$75,380
- Special Education Teacher$60,430
- Special Education Teacher$60,710
- Special Education Teacher$58,970
- Special Education Teacher$52,260
- Teacher and Instructor$63,040
- Teaching Assistant$45,670
- Teaching Assistant$22,530
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$21,840
- Graphic Designer$29,810
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$39,750
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$36,280
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$43,030
- Emergency Medical Technician$21,840
- Family Medicine Physician$128,100
- Health Technologist and Technician$30,220
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$24,900
- Medical Records Specialist$28,630
- Optician$29,070
- Paramedic$24,090
- Pharmacist$107,000
- Pharmacy Technician$27,970
- Physical Therapist$58,820
- Physician$253,700
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$30,850
- Registered Nurse$38,570
- Respiratory Therapist$25,780
- Surgical Technologist$27,230
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$30,260
- Healthcare Support Worker$21,840
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$21,840
- Medical Assistant$59,990
- Pharmacy Aide$28,030
- Phlebotomist$30,320
- Physical Therapist Assistant$28,350
Protective service
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$32,270
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$22,540
- Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator$23,830
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$30,830
- Security Guard$21,840
- Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$21,970
- Chef and Head Cook$30,800
- Cook$22,330
- Cook$28,540
- Cook$23,350
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$22,360
- Dishwasher$22,370
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$21,840
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$27,900
- Food Preparation Worker$21,960
- Food Server$23,770
- Host and Hostess$21,840
- Waiter and Waitress$22,260
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$21,840
- Animal Caretaker$22,160
- Childcare Worker$21,840
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$36,560
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$24,130
- Gambling Dealer$22,150
Sales and related
- Cashier$21,840
- Counter and Rental Clerk$22,410
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$46,210
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$29,690
- Insurance Sales Agent$36,920
- Parts Salesperson$22,290
- Retail Salesperson$22,030
- Sales Representative$31,180
- Sales Representatives of Service$26,470
- Security$31,340
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$23,080
- Billing and Posting Clerk$26,190
- Bookkeeping$26,070
- Courier and Messenger$21,840
- Customer Service Representative$26,810
- Data Entry Keyer$22,780
- Dispatcher$22,270
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$36,080
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$38,840
- Gambling Cage Worker$21,840
- Hotel$22,420
- Human Resources Assistant$27,550
- Information and Record Clerk$23,670
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$25,950
- Interviewer$22,990
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$26,000
- Library Assistant$22,900
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$35,370
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$23,220
- Office Clerk$23,070
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$29,640
- Procurement Clerk$29,070
- Production$38,170
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$21,840
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$24,130
- Shipping$25,800
- Teller$30,780
- Word Processor and Typist$41,390
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Farmworker and Laborer$21,840
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$31,200
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$27,610
- Construction and Building Inspector$25,530
- Construction Laborer$23,510
- Electrician$37,440
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$36,940
- Helper$22,010
- Helpers--Carpenter$23,210
- Helpers--Electrician$27,050
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$27,770
- Painter$23,180
- Plumber$29,690
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$21,920
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$46,280
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$43,920
- Heating$29,970
- Helpers--Installation$21,840
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$36,440
- Installation$26,110
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$22,330
- Maintenance Worker$31,200
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$53,370
Production
- Baker$22,270
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$22,490
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$47,840
- Food Batchmaker$22,380
- Helpers--Production Worker$23,180
- Inspector$28,600
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$21,840
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$28,620
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$23,120
- Production Worker$29,870
- Tool and Die Maker$36,400
- Welder$31,680
Transportation and material moving
- Bus Driver$22,050
- Bus Driver$23,030
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$21,840
- Driver/Sales Worker$21,840
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$31,270
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$23,490
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$33,900
- Laborer and Freight$24,500
- Light Truck Driver$23,670
- Packer and Packager$21,840
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$21,910
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$21,840
- Stocker and Order Filler$27,030
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Ponce, PR?
About $34,370 a year ($16.53 an hour): the average of the 220 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Ponce, PR?
Physician ($253,700), Industrial Production Manager ($130,600), Architectural and Engineering Manager ($128,700).
What are the most common jobs in Ponce, PR?
Retail Salesperson (3,580 jobs), Janitor and Cleaner (2,940 jobs), Cashier (2,320 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.