Machinists pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $50,440 or more. The middle half of machinists in San Juan earn between $23,600 and $38,060.
- $23K10th
- $24K25th
- $29KMedian
- $38K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $32,970 | $2,748 | $15.85 |
| Median | $29,310 | $2,442 | $14.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,600 | $1,967 | $11.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,060 | $3,172 | $18.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Machinists pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Machinists in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($32,910) and 44% less than the U.S. average ($59,320). At the median the gap is -50% against the U.S. median of $58,750.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $32,970 | $29,310 | $22,860 | $50,440 | 920 |
| 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 San Juan a good place for machinists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Machinists salary in other Puerto Rico cities
San Juan ranks 2nd of 2 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; Aguadilla pays the most ($34,770).
- 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 San Juan: questions
How much do machinists make an hour in San Juan?
$15.85 an hour on average, and $14.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level machinists salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do machinists earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 44% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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