Mechanical Engineers pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,190 or more. The middle half of mechanical engineers in San Juan earn between $50,630 and $102,960.
- $49K10th
- $51K25th
- $74KMedian
- $103K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,610 | $6,551 | $37.79 |
| Median | $74,400 | $6,200 | $35.77 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,630 | $4,219 | $24.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,960 | $8,580 | $49.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Is San Juan a good place for mechanical engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 1.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Mechanical Engineers salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$105,040
- Port St. Lucie, FL$104,260
- Naples, FL$94,600
- Sebastian, FL$109,710
- Palm Bay, FL$109,040
- Fort Myers, FL$100,880
Highest-paying cities for mechanical engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,920).
- San Jose, CA$165,920
- San Francisco, CA$158,690
- Santa Cruz, CA$139,810
- Augusta, GA$137,040
- Baton Rouge, LA$136,970
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Mechanical Engineers salary in San Juan: questions
How much do mechanical engineers make an hour in San Juan?
$37.79 an hour on average, and $35.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level mechanical engineers salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do mechanical engineers earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($114,695).
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 17-2141; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 0.33, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.33).
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