Highway Maintenance Workers Salary in Puerto Rico

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

Median annual salary $19,760 -59.7% vs national
Median hourly $9.50
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $21,020
Employed locally 550
National median $49,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,760
    50th (median)
    $19,760
    75th
    $19,760
    90th
    $21,020

    Top-paying metros for Highway Maintenance Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,980
    Vallejo, CA $74,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $74,720
    Kankakee, IL $71,150
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $69,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $69,060

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $25,210
    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 Highway Maintenance Workers make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Highway Maintenance Workers in Puerto Rico is $9.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $10.50 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Highway Maintenance Workers salaries?

    The median Highway Maintenance Workers salary in Puerto Rico is 59.7% below the national median of $49,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Highway Maintenance Workers in Puerto Rico?

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