Childcare Workers pay range in Arecibo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $22,620 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Arecibo earn between $21,840 and $22,570.
- $22K10th
- $22K25th
- $22KMedian
- $23K75th
- $23K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $22,860 | $1,905 | $10.99 |
| Median | $22,060 | $1,838 | $10.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,840 | $1,820 | $10.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $22,570 | $1,881 | $10.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Arecibo vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Arecibo earn 5% less than the Puerto Rico average ($24,180) and 35% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -37% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo | $22,860 | $22,060 | $21,840 | $22,620 | 100 |
| Puerto Rico | $24,180 | $22,600 | $21,840 | $30,370 | 1,960 |
| United States | $35,030 | $34,980 | $24,260 | $46,010 | 518,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Arecibo a good place for childcare workers? 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 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Arecibo ranks 4th of 5 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; Aguadilla pays the most ($25,470).
Highest-paying cities for childcare workers
Sarasota, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,680).
- Sarasota, FL$52,680
- San Jose, CA$48,450
- San Francisco, CA$46,100
- Seattle, WA$44,390
- Boulder, CO$44,280
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Childcare Workers salary in Arecibo: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Arecibo?
$10.99 an hour on average, and $10.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers 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 childcare workers earn more in Arecibo than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% less than the U.S. average for this job ($35,030).
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 39-9011; area Arecibo, PR (11640). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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