Machinists Salary in Puerto Rico

Machinists in Puerto Rico earn the most in Aguadilla (average $34,770 a year) and the least in San Juan ($32,970), across the 2 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the machinists average at $32,910 and the median at $29,280 for 1,250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $59,320.

Machinists average salary by city in Puerto Rico

Aguadilla$34,770
San Juan$32,970

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Aguadilla	$34,770	$32,490	$24,840	n/a	n/a
San Juan	$32,970	$29,310	$23,600	n/a	n/a

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Machinists salary in other states

Machinists salary by city and state

More about pay in Puerto Rico

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.
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.

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