Electricians pay range in Arecibo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $66,060 or more. The middle half of electricians in Arecibo earn between $28,700 and $57,820.
- $28K10th
- $29K25th
- $38KMedian
- $58K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,720 | $3,810 | $21.98 |
| Median | $37,840 | $3,153 | $18.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,700 | $2,392 | $13.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,820 | $4,818 | $27.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Arecibo vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Electricians in Arecibo earn 15% more than the Puerto Rico average ($39,910) and 36% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -40% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo | $45,720 | $37,840 | $28,390 | $66,060 | 60 |
| Puerto Rico | $39,910 | $37,440 | $27,840 | $58,870 | 1,740 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Arecibo a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Arecibo ($26,120). A typical home costs $111,700, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Arecibo ranks 2nd of 5 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; Mayaguez pays the most ($46,250).
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Arecibo: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Arecibo?
$21.98 an hour on average, and $18.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Arecibo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do electricians earn more in Arecibo than elsewhere?
The average here is 36% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
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 47-2111; area Arecibo, PR (11640). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- 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 0.33, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.33).
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