Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in San Juan, PR

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

Median annual salary $27,040 -53.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.00
10th percentile $21,170
90th percentile $38,690
Employed locally 1,630
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,170
    25th
    $22,850
    50th (median)
    $27,040
    75th
    $34,150
    90th
    $38,690

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 97% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Urban Honolulu, HI $109,740
    Hawaii $105,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Springfield, IL $99,950

    Nearby metros — Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $99,950
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,500
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $73,470
    Springfield, MA $72,290
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $62,190
    Colorado Springs, CO $60,680

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $23,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $35,970
    Carpenters $28,220
    Highway Maintenance Workers $19,820
    Solar Photovoltaic Installers $24,390
    Helpers--Electricians $25,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in San Juan?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in San Juan, PR is $13.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.72 or more per hour.

    Is San Juan above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in San Juan, PR is 53.9% below the national median of $58,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in San Juan?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $21,170 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,850.