Top Paying Jobs in Arecibo, PR
Arecibo, PR has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 13,780 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Industrial Production Managers ($124,020), Pharmacists ($105,880), Family Medicine Physicians ($101,580). The cost of living index is 100 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $510/month.
$46K
Avg. median salary
100
Cost of living index
$510
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Arecibo
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $35K | $16.78/hr |
| 62 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $33K | $15.9/hr |
| 63 | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $33K | $15.74/hr |
| 64 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $32K | $15.56/hr |
| 65 | Graphic Designers | Arts & Media | $32K | $15.25/hr |
| 66 | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Construction & Trades | $31K | $15.08/hr |
| 67 | Social and Human Service Assistants | Community & Social | $31K | $14.87/hr |
| 68 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $31K | $14.72/hr |
| 69 | Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks | Office & Admin | $31K | $14.69/hr |
| 70 | Computer User Support Specialists | Technology | $30K | $14.66/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Arecibo
Cost of living vs. national average0.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$510/mo
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