Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Puerto Rico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Puerto Rico
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Puerto Rico earn a median salary of $24,568 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -58.2% vs the national median of $58,710. An estimated 2,190 operating engineers and other construction equipment operators are employed across Puerto Rico, with salaries ranging from $23,670 to $27,040 depending on location.
$24,568
Avg median salary in Puerto Rico
$27,040
Highest paying metro
$23,670
Lowest paying metro
2,190
Employed in Puerto Rico
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Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries by city in Puerto Rico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan, PR | $27,040 | $22,850 | $34,150 | 1,630 |
| Puerto Rico | $24,660 | $22,210 | $33,610 | 110 |
| Arecibo, PR | $24,320 | $24,320 | $32,430 | 80 |
| Ponce, PR | $23,990 | $21,920 | $29,170 | 170 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $23,730 | $21,260 | $29,970 | 110 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $23,670 | $20,750 | $28,710 | 90 |