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Security Guards in Puerto Rico earned a median of $21,840 a year ($10.50 an hour) in May 2025, 43% below the national median of $38,020; 26,100 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 | $21,840 | $38,020 |
| Mean annual wage | $22,590 | $42,470 |
| Median hourly wage | $10.50 | $18.28 |
| 10th percentile | $21,840 | $30,210 |
| 25th percentile | $21,840 | $35,210 |
| 75th percentile | $21,840 | $46,200 |
| 90th percentile | $22,890 | $58,840 |
| Employment | 26,100 | 1,283,470 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 27.804 | — |
| Location quotient | 3.37 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.