Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $20,500 -58.7% vs national
Median hourly $9.86
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $31,160
Employed locally 80
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,760
    50th (median)
    $20,500
    75th
    $21,310
    90th
    $31,160

    Top-paying metros for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,590
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,360
    District of Columbia $71,030
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $68,890
    Napa, CA $67,270

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$19,810
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$33,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$43,680
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54,870
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$20,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Puerto Rico is $9.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.02 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salaries?

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Puerto Rico is 58.7% below the national median of $49,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,760.