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Cashiers in Puerto Rico earned a median of $22,140 a year ($10.64 an hour) in May 2025, 33% below the national median of $32,880; 27,320 were employed there, ranking #53 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Puerto Rico | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $22,140 | $32,880 |
| Mean annual wage | $24,080 | $33,180 |
| Median hourly wage | $10.64 | $15.81 |
| 10th percentile | $21,840 | $24,530 |
| 25th percentile | $21,840 | $28,720 |
| 75th percentile | $23,110 | $36,330 |
| 90th percentile | $31,940 | $40,410 |
| Employment | 27,320 | 3,089,410 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 29.106 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.46 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.