Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR
According to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR is $35,990. BLS estimates approximately 550 people work in this occupation in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR. San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR is 42.4% below the national median ($62,470).
Salary Distribution
Not everyone earns the median. Percentile wages show the range of pay within this occupation.
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $23,730 | $11.41 |
| 25th percentile | $27,140 | $13.05 |
| Median (50th) | $35,990 | $17.30 |
| 75th percentile | $47,840 | $23.00 |
| 90th percentile | $72,290 | $34.76 |
Data Reliability
BLS OEWS is a survey, not a full census — every estimate carries a margin of error. The relative standard error (RSE) below is BLS’s own measure of how much an estimate could vary; lower is more precise.
- Wage estimate
- RSE 14.1% — Reliable
- Employment estimate
- RSE 28.5% — Low reliability
Where Does Your Salary Fall?
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Concentration
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.8
- Location quotient
- 0.62
Sources
Wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) — May 2025 (release 25).
Figures shown as “Not available” reflect wages the source does not publish (e.g. suppressed for reliability), not zero.