Construction Laborers Salary in Ponce, PR

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

Median annual salary $22,730 -51.4% vs national
Median hourly $10.93
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $30,300
Employed locally 640
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $21,520
    50th (median)
    $22,730
    75th
    $25,800
    90th
    $30,300

    Ponce economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $20,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 110% Median Construction Laborers salary is 10% 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 Ponce, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $33,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $23,990
    Carpenters $27,610
    Helpers--Carpenters $23,210
    Electricians $39,980
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $33,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Ponce?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Ponce, PR is $10.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.59 or more per hour.

    Is Ponce above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Ponce, PR is 51.4% 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 Ponce?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Ponce, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,520.