Unemployment Rate
7.2%
Labor Force
69,293
Employed
64,302
Unemployed
4,991
Unemployment Rate Trend
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Top Paying Occupations in Arecibo, PR
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Industrial Production Managers | $124,020 |
| Pharmacists | $105,880 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $101,580 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,150 |
| School Psychologists | $97,210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $96,310 |
| Chief Executives | $86,270 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $83,050 |
| Industrial Engineers | $82,930 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $80,130 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.