Pipelayers pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $35,200 or more. The middle half of pipelayers in San Juan earn between $24,960 and $33,060.
- $22K10th
- $25K25th
- $26KMedian
- $33K75th
- $35K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $27,810 | $2,318 | $13.37 |
| Median | $25,620 | $2,135 | $12.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,960 | $2,080 | $12.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $33,060 | $2,755 | $15.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Pipelayers pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Pipelayers in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($27,700) and 49% less than the U.S. average ($54,700). At the median the gap is -48% against the U.S. median of $49,000.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $27,810 | $25,620 | $22,150 | $35,200 | 180 |
| Puerto Rico | $27,700 | $25,620 | $22,150 | $35,200 | 180 |
| United States | $54,700 | $49,000 | $37,730 | $80,170 | 33,050 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for pipelayers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Pipelayers salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$48,370
- Port St. Lucie, FL$47,310
- Naples, FL$48,150
- Palm Bay, FL$52,290
- Fort Myers, FL$47,540
- Orlando, FL$46,720
Highest-paying cities for pipelayers
Madison, WI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,050).
- Madison, WI$91,050
- Milwaukee, WI$90,340
- Minneapolis, MN$88,060
- Green Bay, WI$86,120
- Seattle, WA$84,530
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Pipelayers salary in San Juan: questions
How much do pipelayers make an hour in San Juan?
$13.37 an hour on average, and $12.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level pipelayers salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do pipelayers earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 49% less than the U.S. average for this job ($54,700).
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 47-2151; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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