Helpers--Electricians pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $36,110 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in San Juan earn between $23,860 and $28,250.
- $24K10th
- $24K25th
- $26KMedian
- $28K75th
- $36K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $27,650 | $2,304 | $13.29 |
| Median | $26,310 | $2,192 | $12.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $23,860 | $1,988 | $11.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $28,250 | $2,354 | $13.58 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($27,390) and 37% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -38% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $27,650 | $26,310 | $23,660 | $36,110 | 1,280 |
| Puerto Rico | $27,390 | $26,370 | $23,070 | $35,060 | 1,630 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for helpers--electricians? 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.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Puerto Rico cities
San Juan ranks 1st of 4 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in San Juan: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in San Juan?
$13.29 an hour on average, and $12.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $23,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 37% less than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
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 47-3013; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 4.51, this job is 4.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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