Machinists pay range in Aguadilla
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,040 or more. The middle half of machinists in Aguadilla earn between $24,840 and $38,620.
- $25K10th
- $25K25th
- $32KMedian
- $39K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,770 | $2,898 | $16.72 |
| Median | $32,490 | $2,708 | $15.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,840 | $2,070 | $11.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,620 | $3,218 | $18.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Machinists pay in Aguadilla vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Machinists in Aguadilla earn 6% more than the Puerto Rico average ($32,910) and 41% less than the U.S. average ($59,320). At the median the gap is -45% against the U.S. median of $58,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguadilla | $34,770 | $32,490 | $24,840 | $53,040 | 40 |
| Puerto Rico | $32,910 | $29,280 | $22,860 | $50,440 | 1,250 |
| United States | $59,320 | $58,750 | $39,200 | $80,010 | 287,050 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Aguadilla a good place for machinists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Aguadilla ($26,480). A typical home costs $120,000, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Machinists salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Aguadilla ranks 1st of 2 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Aguadilla$34,770
- San Juan$32,970
Highest-paying cities for machinists
Honolulu, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($81,140).
- Honolulu, HI$81,140
- Bremerton, WA$79,720
- Barnstable, MA$77,800
- Florence, AL$77,420
- San Francisco, CA$76,240
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Machinists salary in Aguadilla: questions
How much do machinists make an hour in Aguadilla?
$16.72 an hour on average, and $15.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level machinists salary in Aguadilla?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do machinists earn more in Aguadilla than elsewhere?
The average here is 41% less than the U.S. average for this job ($59,320).
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 51-4041; area Aguadilla, PR (10380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.4%.
- 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 0.49, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.49).
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