Electricians pay range in Ponce
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,820 or more. The middle half of electricians in Ponce earn between $29,210 and $56,750.
- $27K10th
- $29K25th
- $37KMedian
- $57K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,950 | $3,496 | $20.17 |
| Median | $37,440 | $3,120 | $18.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,210 | $2,434 | $14.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,750 | $4,729 | $27.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Ponce vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Electricians in Ponce earn 5% more than the Puerto Rico average ($39,910) and 41% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -41% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce | $41,950 | $37,440 | $26,810 | $57,820 | 140 |
| 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 Ponce a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Ponce ($26,940). A typical home costs $103,100, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Ponce ranks 3rd 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 Ponce: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Ponce?
$20.17 an hour on average, and $18.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Ponce?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do electricians earn more in Ponce than elsewhere?
The average here is 41% 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 Ponce, PR (38660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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 0.45, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.45).
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