Construction Managers pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,590 or more. The middle half of construction managers in San Juan earn between $56,820 and $100,650.
- $48K10th
- $57K25th
- $78KMedian
- $101K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,470 | $6,956 | $40.13 |
| Median | $77,990 | $6,499 | $37.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,820 | $4,735 | $27.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,650 | $8,388 | $48.39 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Construction Managers pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Construction managers in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($81,850) and 33% less than the U.S. average ($124,360). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $114,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $83,470 | $77,990 | $48,400 | $121,590 | 510 |
| 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 San Juan a good place for construction managers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 1.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Construction Managers salary in other Puerto Rico cities
San Juan ranks 1st of 4 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 San Juan: questions
How much do construction managers make an hour in San Juan?
$40.13 an hour on average, and $37.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level construction managers salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do construction managers earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 33% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- 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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