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Mechanical Engineers Salary in Puerto Rico
Mechanical Engineers in Puerto Rico earn a median $72,240 a year, 31% below the U.S. median.
- Median in PR
- $72,240 a year
- U.S. median
- $104,110 a year
- Employment
- 490
- Location quotient
- 0.27
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Puerto Rico
- Median (50%)
- $72,240 · $34.73 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $77,880 · $37.44 an hour (estimate error ±2.4%)
- 10th percentile
- $48,880 · $23.50 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $50,630 · $24.34 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $100,190 · $48.17 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $131,550 · $63.25 an hour
- Employment
- 490 (estimate error ±25.0%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.53
- Location quotient
- 0.27 (1.00 = national share)
Mechanical Engineers pay by metro area in Puerto Rico
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $74,400 | 430 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do mechanical engineers make in Puerto Rico?
- The median wage for mechanical engineers in Puerto Rico is $72,240 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 490 jobs in the state.
- Where in Puerto Rico do mechanical engineers earn the most?
- San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $74,400 a year.