Construction Laborers Salary in San Juan, PR

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

Median annual salary $23,130 -50.5% vs national
Median hourly $11.12
10th percentile $20,220
90th percentile $32,290
Employed locally 6,830
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,220
    25th
    $21,590
    50th (median)
    $23,130
    75th
    $27,800
    90th
    $32,290

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 83% Median Construction Laborers salary is 17% below 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 San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $35,970
    Carpenters $28,220
    Highway Maintenance Workers $19,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $27,040
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers $24,390
    Helpers--Electricians $25,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in San Juan?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in San Juan, PR is $11.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.85 or more per hour.

    Is San Juan above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in San Juan, PR is 50.5% 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 San Juan?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $20,220 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,590.