Barranquitas-Aibonito, PR Metropolitan Wage Intelligence
Data updated · Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025, HUD FY 2027 Fair Market Rents, EPI 2026 Family Budget, 2026 tax tables · Methodology
Barranquitas-Aibonito, PR has a HUD fair market rent of $467 for a 1-bedroom unit. EPI does not publish living-cost budgets for this area. BLS publishes no occupation-level wage estimates for Barranquitas-Aibonito, PR; see the state and national benchmarks below.
HUD Fair Market Rents & Family Expenditure Benchmarks
Official Fair Market Rent (FMR) levels established by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) paired with living wage targets.
The EPI Family Budget Calculator does not publish living-cost budgets for this area, so no living wage is shown.
Sector & Industry Compensation Highlights
Breakdown of median earnings, workforce scale, and premier occupations across major economic sectors.
Comparative Occupation Salary Matrix
Localized median wages, hourly equivalents, national premium deltas, and purchasing power across all tracked careers.
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Peer Metropolitan Market Comparisons
Side-by-side BLS median wages, housing rent benchmarks, and municipal tax rates across key regional competitors.
Metropolitan Labor Economics & Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median salary in the Barranquitas-Aibonito, PR metropolitan area in 2026?
BLS does not publish Barranquitas-Aibonito, PR as an area of its own; it is part of the San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR metropolitan area, where the BLS median wage across all occupations is $29,440 per year ($14.15/hour), −42.3% vs US (BLS OEWS May 2025). Pay within the metro area varies.
What are the HUD Fair Market Rents in Barranquitas-Aibonito, PR?
According to HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR) data, a 1-bedroom apartment in Barranquitas-Aibonito, PR costs $467/month and a 2-bedroom $521/month. The metro's median wage covers annual 1BR rent 5.3x over.
What local municipal taxes apply to workers in Barranquitas-Aibonito, PR?
Workers residing or performing services within Barranquitas-Aibonito, PR are subject to no municipal income tax, in addition to Puerto Rico Commonwealth income tax (Hacienda) and federal FICA withholdings (Puerto Rico-source wages are excluded from IRS federal income tax under IRC §933).
What is the living wage required in Barranquitas-Aibonito, PR for single adults and families?
The EPI Family Budget Calculator does not publish living-cost budgets for Barranquitas-Aibonito, PR, so MetroBasis shows no living wage there.
Metropolitan statistical area compensation intelligence, living wage requirements, and occupation distributions in Barranquitas-Aibonito, PR. Official 2026 economic data for Barranquitas-Aibonito, PR compiled from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS surveys, HUD Fair Market Rents, and statutory tax codes.