Civil Engineers pay range in Arecibo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,380 or more. The middle half of civil engineers in Arecibo earn between $47,570 and $66,870.
- $43K10th
- $48K25th
- $61KMedian
- $67K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,290 | $5,024 | $28.99 |
| Median | $60,950 | $5,079 | $29.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,570 | $3,964 | $22.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $66,870 | $5,572 | $32.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Civil Engineers pay in Arecibo vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Civil engineers in Arecibo earn 9% less than the Puerto Rico average ($66,210) and 45% less than the U.S. average ($108,670). At the median the gap is -40% against the U.S. median of $100,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo | $60,290 | $60,950 | $43,430 | $77,380 | 40 |
| Puerto Rico | $66,210 | $61,060 | $44,010 | $100,010 | 1,750 |
| United States | $108,670 | $100,840 | $68,240 | $163,220 | 367,840 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Arecibo a good place for civil engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Arecibo ($26,120). A typical home costs $111,700, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Civil Engineers salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Arecibo ranks 2nd of 5 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($67,890).
Highest-paying cities for civil engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($137,910).
- San Jose, CA$137,910
- San Francisco, CA$136,350
- Napa, CA$130,620
- Sacramento, CA$129,650
- Redding, CA$124,340
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Civil Engineers salary in Arecibo: questions
How much do civil engineers make an hour in Arecibo?
$28.99 an hour on average, and $29.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level civil engineers salary in Arecibo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do civil engineers earn more in Arecibo than elsewhere?
The average here is 45% less than the U.S. average for this job ($108,670).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2051; area Arecibo, PR (11640). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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