Librarian salary in Puerto Rico
The median annual wage for librarians and media collections specialists in Puerto Rico was $51,610 in May 2025, with an average of $51,260. About 1,310 people work in this occupation there.
That is 24% below the national median of $68,270. Compared with all occupations in Puerto Rico (median $28,680), librarians earn 80% more. With a location quotient of 1.63, the occupation is more concentrated here than in the US as a whole.
Pay varies widely: the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $29,690, while the top 10% earned more than $74,190. Many librarians are self-employed, and BLS wage surveys cover employees only, so freelance income can differ.
Pay distribution
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,690 | $14.27 |
| 25th | $36,190 | $17.40 |
| Median | $51,610 | $24.81 |
| 75th | $61,030 | $29.34 |
| 90th | $74,190 | $35.67 |
Metro areas in Puerto Rico
| Metro area | Median | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area | $60,760 | 70 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $60,070 | 70 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $51,400 | 830 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $50,770 | 90 |
| Arecibo, PR | $50,300 | 90 |
| Ponce, PR | $50,260 | 140 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Estimates exclude self-employed workers; "—" means the estimate was not released.