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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Puerto Rico earned a median of $45,510 a year ($21.88 an hour) in May 2025, 40% below the national median of $76,210; 11,640 were employed there, ranking #53 of 53 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 | $45,510 | $76,210 |
| Mean annual wage | $42,920 | $79,200 |
| Median hourly wage | $21.88 | $36.64 |
| 10th percentile | $30,500 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $34,320 | $59,290 |
| 75th percentile | $48,150 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $50,240 | $115,120 |
| Employment | 11,640 | 670,520 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 12.404 | — |
| Location quotient | 2.88 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.