Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Puerto Rico

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

Median annual salary $33,610 -47.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.16
10th percentile $20,490
90th percentile $54,380
Employed locally 140
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,490
    25th
    $29,480
    50th (median)
    $33,610
    75th
    $43,980
    90th
    $54,380

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$19,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$43,680
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$20,500
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54,870
    Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$20,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Puerto Rico is $16.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.62 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Puerto Rico is 47.3% below the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $20,490 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,480.