Construction Laborers Salary in Puerto Rico

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

Median annual salary $25,210 -46.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.12
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $38,040
Employed locally 470
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $21,670
    50th (median)
    $25,210
    75th
    $32,690
    90th
    $38,040

    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

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $19,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $29,940
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $24,660
    Carpenters $27,010
    Helpers--Carpenters $23,620
    Electricians $53,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Puerto Rico is $12.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.11 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Puerto Rico is 46.1% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,670.