Food Processing Workers, All Other pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $37,710 or more. The middle half of other food processing workers in San Juan earn between $28,650 and $30,080.
- $29K10th
- $29K25th
- $29KMedian
- $30K75th
- $38K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $31,360 | $2,613 | $15.08 |
| Median | $29,140 | $2,428 | $14.01 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,650 | $2,388 | $13.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $30,080 | $2,507 | $14.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Processing Workers, All Other pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Other food processing workers in San Juan earn 22% less than the U.S. average ($40,300). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $39,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $31,360 | $29,140 | $28,530 | $37,710 | n/a |
| United States | $40,300 | $39,680 | $32,210 | $47,950 | 65,000 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for other food processing workers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Processing Workers, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$44,390
- Orlando, FL$42,810
- Deltona, FL$43,180
- Tampa, FL$43,470
- Jacksonville, FL$46,050
- Wilmington, NC$37,710
Highest-paying cities for other food processing workers
Rochester, MN pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($58,260).
- Rochester, MN$58,260
- Lancaster, PA$52,090
- Hanford, CA$52,050
- Harrisburg, PA$50,620
- Seattle, WA$49,110
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Food Processing Workers, All Other salary in San Juan: questions
How much do other food processing workers make an hour in San Juan?
$15.08 an hour on average, and $14.01 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other food processing workers salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do other food processing workers earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($40,300).
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 51-3099; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- 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.
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