Bakers pay range in Arecibo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $26,500 or more. The middle half of bakers in Arecibo earn between $21,840 and $23,110.
- $22K10th
- $22K25th
- $22KMedian
- $23K75th
- $26K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $23,430 | $1,952 | $11.26 |
| Median | $22,150 | $1,846 | $10.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,840 | $1,820 | $10.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $23,110 | $1,926 | $11.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in Arecibo vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Bakers in Arecibo earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($23,930) and 39% less than the U.S. average ($38,480). At the median the gap is -40% against the U.S. median of $37,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo | $23,430 | $22,150 | $21,840 | $26,500 | 150 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,930 | $22,170 | $21,840 | $27,550 | 2,530 |
| United States | $38,480 | $37,160 | $28,120 | $49,020 | 236,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Arecibo a good place for bakers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Arecibo ($26,120). A typical home costs $111,700, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Arecibo ranks 3rd of 6 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($24,480).
Highest-paying cities for bakers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,420).
- Kahului, HI$52,420
- Seattle, WA$48,930
- San Jose, CA$48,600
- Honolulu, HI$47,930
- Olympia, WA$47,540
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Bakers salary in Arecibo: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Arecibo?
$11.27 an hour on average, and $10.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Arecibo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do bakers earn more in Arecibo than elsewhere?
The average here is 39% less than the U.S. average for this job ($38,480).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-3011; area Arecibo, PR (11640). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.83, this job is 2.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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