Civil Engineers Salary in Puerto Rico

Civil engineers in Puerto Rico earn the most in San Juan (average $67,890 a year) and the least in Mayaguez ($55,580), across the 5 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the civil engineers average at $66,210 and the median at $61,060 for 1,750 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $108,670.

Civil Engineers average salary by city in Puerto Rico

San Juan$67,890
Arecibo$60,290
Ponce$59,750
Aguadilla$59,670
Mayaguez$55,580

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Juan	$67,890	$61,580	$47,740	n/a	n/a
Arecibo	$60,290	$60,950	$47,570	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$59,750	$51,470	$45,350	n/a	n/a
Aguadilla	$59,670	$58,260	$45,250	n/a	n/a
Mayaguez	$55,580	$47,070	$39,440	n/a	n/a

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

Civil Engineers salary in other states

Civil Engineers 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 17-2051.
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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