Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay range in Arecibo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,030 or more. The middle half of industrial machinery mechanics in Arecibo earn between $31,780 and $49,210.
- $23K10th
- $32K25th
- $40KMedian
- $49K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,720 | $3,477 | $20.06 |
| Median | $39,610 | $3,301 | $19.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,780 | $2,648 | $15.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,210 | $4,101 | $23.66 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics pay in Arecibo vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Industrial machinery mechanics in Arecibo earn 3% more than the Puerto Rico average ($40,390) and 39% less than the U.S. average ($68,460). At the median the gap is -39% against the U.S. median of $64,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo | $41,720 | $39,610 | $23,300 | $61,030 | 130 |
| Puerto Rico | $40,390 | $37,450 | $25,560 | $58,000 | 2,940 |
| United States | $68,460 | $64,520 | $46,120 | $95,170 | 439,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Arecibo a good place for industrial machinery mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Arecibo ($26,120). A typical home costs $111,700, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Arecibo ranks 2nd of 6 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($42,940).
Highest-paying cities for industrial machinery mechanics
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($92,050).
- San Francisco, CA$92,050
- Norwich, CT$90,930
- San Jose, CA$87,520
- Fairbanks, AK$86,340
- Bremerton, WA$85,400
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Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Arecibo: questions
How much do industrial machinery mechanics make an hour in Arecibo?
$20.06 an hour on average, and $19.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level industrial machinery mechanics salary in Arecibo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do industrial machinery mechanics earn more in Arecibo than elsewhere?
The average here is 39% less than the U.S. average for this job ($68,460).
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 49-9041; area Arecibo, PR (11640). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 1.34, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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