Civil Engineers pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,370 or more. The middle half of civil engineers in San Juan earn between $47,740 and $78,300.
- $46K10th
- $48K25th
- $62KMedian
- $78K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,890 | $5,658 | $32.64 |
| Median | $61,580 | $5,132 | $29.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,740 | $3,978 | $22.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,300 | $6,525 | $37.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Civil Engineers pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Civil engineers in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($66,210) and 38% less than the U.S. average ($108,670). At the median the gap is -39% against the U.S. median of $100,840.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $67,890 | $61,580 | $45,660 | $100,370 | 1,440 |
| 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 San Juan a good place for civil engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Civil Engineers salary in other Puerto Rico cities
San Juan ranks 1st of 5 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 San Juan: questions
How much do civil engineers make an hour in San Juan?
$32.64 an hour on average, and $29.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level civil engineers salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do civil engineers earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 38% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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