Childcare Workers pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $28,700 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in San Juan earn between $22,220 and $23,040.
- $22K10th
- $22K25th
- $23KMedian
- $23K75th
- $29K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $23,820 | $1,985 | $11.45 |
| Median | $22,630 | $1,886 | $10.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $22,220 | $1,852 | $10.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $23,040 | $1,920 | $11.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Childcare workers in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($24,180) and 32% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -35% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $23,820 | $22,630 | $21,840 | $28,700 | 1,470 |
| 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 San Juan a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Puerto Rico cities
San Juan ranks 2nd 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 San Juan: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in San Juan?
$11.45 an hour on average, and $10.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $22,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do childcare workers earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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