Prevailing Wage in Puerto Rico
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 136 certified filings in Puerto Rico
$50,045Median Prevailing Wage
$93,708Avg. Actual Salary
+41%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
136Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Puerto Rico is $50,045 across 136 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 41% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Puerto Rico
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 36 | $47,870 |
| Level II | 41 | $55,910 |
| Level III | 32 | $85,696 |
| Level IV | 24 | $71,677 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Puerto Rico: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Professor | 9 | $69,281 | $80,827 |
| Assistant Professor | 7 | $42,555 | $49,003 |
| Superintendent, 4-stroke | 4 | $70,533 | $81,120 |
| Terminal IT & Operation Analyst | 3 | $30,826 | $46,946 |
| Lead Engineer | 3 | $71,642 | $90,000 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | 3 | $49,483 | $58,666 |
| Technical Lead | 2 | $51,085 | $78,151 |
| Software Developer | 2 | $45,178 | $63,634 |
| Senior SAP Business Analyst | 2 | $64,896 | $89,905 |
| People Business Consultant | 2 | $54,330 | $90,000 |
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