Communications Equipment Operators, All Other pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $36,850 or more. The middle half of other communications equipment operators in San Juan earn between $21,840 and $24,860.
- $22K10th
- $22K25th
- $23KMedian
- $25K75th
- $37K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $25,360 | $2,113 | $12.19 |
| Median | $22,850 | $1,904 | $10.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,840 | $1,820 | $10.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $24,860 | $2,072 | $11.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Other communications equipment operators in San Juan earn 3% more than the Puerto Rico average ($24,570) and 59% less than the U.S. average ($62,130). At the median the gap is -58% against the U.S. median of $54,680.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $25,360 | $22,850 | $21,840 | $36,850 | 180 |
| Puerto Rico | $24,570 | $21,840 | $21,840 | $36,840 | 240 |
| United States | $62,130 | $54,680 | $38,900 | $94,640 | 1,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for other communications equipment operators? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Communications Equipment Operators, All Other salary in nearby metro areas
- Los Angeles, CA$65,610
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Communications Equipment Operators, All Other salary in San Juan: questions
How much do other communications equipment operators make an hour in San Juan?
$12.19 an hour on average, and $10.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other communications equipment operators salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do other communications equipment operators earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 59% less than the U.S. average for this job ($62,130).
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 43-2099; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- 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 34.49, this job is 34.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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