Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay range in Ponce
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $22,880 or more. The middle half of other helpers, construction trades in Ponce earn between $21,840 and $22,880.
- $22K10th
- $22K25th
- $22KMedian
- $23K75th
- $23K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $22,690 | $1,891 | $10.91 |
| Median | $22,010 | $1,834 | $10.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,840 | $1,820 | $10.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $22,880 | $1,907 | $11.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other pay in Ponce vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Other helpers, construction trades in Ponce earn 6% less than the Puerto Rico average ($24,100) and 50% less than the U.S. average ($45,140). At the median the gap is -48% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce | $22,690 | $22,010 | $21,840 | $22,880 | 50 |
| Puerto Rico | $24,100 | $22,910 | $21,840 | $27,740 | 740 |
| United States | $45,140 | $42,670 | $32,900 | $60,080 | 24,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Ponce a good place for other helpers, construction trades? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Ponce ($26,940). A typical home costs $103,100, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Ponce ranks 2nd of 2 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($23,910).
- San Juan$23,910
- Ponce$22,690
All Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salaries in Puerto Rico
Highest-paying cities for other helpers, construction trades
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($66,410).
- New York, NY$66,410
- San Francisco, CA$60,700
- San Jose, CA$60,090
- Syracuse, NY$59,480
- Bakersfield, CA$58,600
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Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in Ponce: questions
How much do other helpers, construction trades make an hour in Ponce?
$10.91 an hour on average, and $10.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other helpers, construction trades salary in Ponce?
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 helpers, construction trades earn more in Ponce than elsewhere?
The average here is 50% less than the U.S. average for this job ($45,140).
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 47-3019; area Ponce, PR (38660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 5.37, this job is 5.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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