Construction Managers pay range in Ponce
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,780 or more. The middle half of construction managers in Ponce earn between $51,860 and $91,460.
- $42K10th
- $52K25th
- $72KMedian
- $91K75th
- $110K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,360 | $6,197 | $35.75 |
| Median | $72,420 | $6,035 | $34.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,860 | $4,322 | $24.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $91,460 | $7,622 | $43.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Managers pay in Ponce vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Construction managers in Ponce earn 9% less than the Puerto Rico average ($81,850) and 40% less than the U.S. average ($124,360). At the median the gap is -37% against the U.S. median of $114,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce | $74,360 | $72,420 | $41,660 | $109,780 | 50 |
| Puerto Rico | $81,850 | $77,380 | $49,160 | $119,170 | 670 |
| United States | $124,360 | $114,990 | $69,690 | $189,440 | 380,360 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Ponce a good place for construction managers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Ponce ($26,940). A typical home costs $103,100, or 1.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Managers salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Ponce ranks 4th of 4 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($83,470).
Highest-paying cities for construction managers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($168,220).
- San Jose, CA$168,220
- San Francisco, CA$164,760
- Seattle, WA$163,750
- Mount Vernon, WA$163,350
- New York, NY$162,800
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Construction Managers salary in Ponce: questions
How much do construction managers make an hour in Ponce?
$35.75 an hour on average, and $34.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction managers salary in Ponce?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do construction managers earn more in Ponce than elsewhere?
The average here is 40% less than the U.S. average for this job ($124,360).
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 11-9021; area Ponce, PR (38660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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 0.30, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.30).
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