Tellers pay range in Ponce
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $32,870 or more. The middle half of tellers in Ponce earn between $27,790 and $32,400.
- $22K10th
- $28K25th
- $31KMedian
- $32K75th
- $33K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,140 | $2,428 | $14.01 |
| Median | $30,780 | $2,565 | $14.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,790 | $2,316 | $13.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $32,400 | $2,700 | $15.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Tellers pay in Ponce vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Tellers in Ponce earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($29,510) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($42,350). At the median the gap is -28% against the U.S. median of $43,030.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce | $29,140 | $30,780 | $21,850 | $32,870 | 200 |
| Puerto Rico | $29,510 | $30,430 | $22,650 | $33,220 | 2,850 |
| United States | $42,350 | $43,030 | $34,360 | $49,680 | 329,480 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Ponce a good place for tellers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Ponce ($26,940). A typical home costs $103,100, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Tellers salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Ponce ranks 4th of 6 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; Guayama pays the most ($29,990).
Highest-paying cities for tellers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($53,430).
- Seattle, WA$53,430
- San Jose, CA$53,320
- Olympia, WA$53,100
- San Francisco, CA$52,150
- Napa, CA$50,620
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Tellers salary in Ponce: questions
How much do tellers make an hour in Ponce?
$14.01 an hour on average, and $14.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level tellers salary in Ponce?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do tellers earn more in Ponce than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% less than the U.S. average for this job ($42,350).
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 43-3071; area Ponce, PR (38660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 1.50, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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