Civil Engineers Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $62,080 -37.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.85
10th percentile $37,280
90th percentile $111,960
Employed locally 1,720
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,280
    25th
    $45,590
    50th (median)
    $62,080
    75th
    $80,660
    90th
    $111,960

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 222% Median Civil Engineers salary is 122% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Civil Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $129,260
    Redding, CA $127,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,560
    Napa, CA $122,820
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $121,170

    Nearby metros — Civil Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $108,010
    Springfield, IL $102,330
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $100,710
    Springfield, MA $98,190
    Colorado Springs, CO $97,440
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $96,370

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $79,770
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $45,830
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $48,510
    Electrical Engineers $64,620
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $49,590
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $35,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in San Juan?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in San Juan, PR is $29.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.26 or more per hour.

    Is San Juan above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in San Juan, PR is 37.7% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Civil Engineers in San Juan?

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $37,280 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,590.