Construction Laborers Salary in Mayaguez, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mayaguez, PR

Median annual salary $21,670 -53.6% vs national
Median hourly $10.42
10th percentile $20,090
90th percentile $32,610
Employed locally 490
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,090
    25th
    $20,270
    50th (median)
    $21,670
    75th
    $24,250
    90th
    $32,610

    Mayaguez economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $20,400 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 106% Median Construction Laborers salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    Springfield, IL $62,520
    Springfield, MA $60,570
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $59,920
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $47,820
    Springfield, OH $47,550

    Related occupations in Mayaguez, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers$19,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$31,200
    Carpenters$27,100
    Helpers--Electricians$26,790
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$23,670
    Roofers$23,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Mayaguez?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Mayaguez, PR is $10.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.06 or more per hour.

    Is Mayaguez above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Mayaguez, PR is 53.6% below the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Mayaguez?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $20,090 per year in Mayaguez, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,270.