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Human Resources Specialists in Puerto Rico earned a median of $40,900 a year ($19.66 an hour) in May 2025, 46% below the national median of $75,940; 4,270 were employed there, ranking #54 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 | $40,900 | $75,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $46,930 | $81,990 |
| Median hourly wage | $19.66 | $36.51 |
| 10th percentile | $27,860 | $47,180 |
| 25th percentile | $32,680 | $58,610 |
| 75th percentile | $55,040 | $99,380 |
| 90th percentile | $72,110 | $128,720 |
| Employment | 4,270 | 912,430 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 4.549 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.78 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.