Construction Laborers Salary in Puerto Rico

Construction laborers in Puerto Rico earn the most in Guayama (average $30,900 a year) and the least in Ponce ($25,160), across the 6 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the construction laborers average at $26,260 and the median at $24,270 for 9,820 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $52,030.

Construction Laborers average salary by city in Puerto Rico

Guayama$30,900
Arecibo$26,760
Aguadilla$26,150
San Juan$26,150
Mayaguez$25,720
Ponce$25,160

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Guayama	$30,900	$27,470	$23,030	n/a	n/a
Arecibo	$26,760	$26,530	$22,440	n/a	n/a
Aguadilla	$26,150	$24,250	$22,570	n/a	n/a
San Juan	$26,150	$24,270	$22,760	n/a	n/a
Mayaguez	$25,720	$23,820	$22,670	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$25,160	$23,510	$22,240	n/a	n/a

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

Construction Laborers salary in other states

Construction Laborers 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 47-2061.
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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