Helpers--Electricians pay range in Mayaguez
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $30,700 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Mayaguez earn between $24,280 and $29,100.
- $23K10th
- $24K25th
- $27KMedian
- $29K75th
- $31K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $27,150 | $2,262 | $13.05 |
| Median | $27,190 | $2,266 | $13.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,280 | $2,023 | $11.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,100 | $2,425 | $13.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Mayaguez vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Mayaguez earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($27,390) and 38% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -36% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayaguez | $27,150 | $27,190 | $23,200 | $30,700 | 110 |
| Puerto Rico | $27,390 | $26,370 | $23,070 | $35,060 | 1,630 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Mayaguez a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Mayaguez ($25,270). A typical home costs $108,900, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Mayaguez ranks 2nd of 4 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($27,650).
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Mayaguez: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Mayaguez?
$13.05 an hour on average, and $13.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Mayaguez?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Mayaguez than elsewhere?
The average here is 38% less than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
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 47-3013; area Mayaguez, PR (32420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 5.29, this job is 5.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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