Civil Engineers Salary
Civil Engineers in Mayaguez, PR make a median of $47,070 a year, or about $22.63 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100), that's roughly $47,070 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $530/month, or 16.4% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $47K get you in Mayaguez?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Mayaguez’s Regional Price Parity (100). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Mayaguez
Pay for civil engineers in Mayaguez runs about 53% below the U.S. median of $101K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $530/month, 16% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Mayaguez can be a reasonable trade-off for civil engineerss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for civil engineers in metros near Mayaguez, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas | $62K | $62K |
| Aguadilla | $58K | $58K |
| Ponce | $51K | $51K |
| Arecibo | $61K | $61K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Mayaguez, PR
Entry-level civil engineers (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $82K or more, a $49K spread from bottom to top.
Civil Engineers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Civil Engineers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $123K | +21% | 55,180 |
| Alaska | $115K | +14% | 1,670 |
| Washington | $110K | +9% | 12,590 |
| Massachusetts | $107K | +6% | 9,450 |
| Louisiana | $105K | +5% | 3,780 |
| Oregon | $105K | +4% | 4,890 |
| New Jersey | $105K | +4% | 6,900 |
| Nevada | $104K | +3% | 3,560 |
| New Mexico | $104K | +3% | 1,350 |
| District of Columbia | $104K | +3% | 1,650 |
| New York | $104K | +3% | 17,500 |
| Connecticut | $103K | +2% | 4,370 |
| Nebraska | $103K | +2% | 2,360 |
| South Carolina | $102K | +1% | 7,180 |
| Minnesota | $101K | +1% | 4,710 |
| Colorado | $101K | +1% | 13,290 |
| Kentucky | $101K | +0% | 2,690 |
| North Carolina | $101K | -0% | 12,810 |
| Maryland | $101K | -0% | 5,240 |
| Delaware | $100K | -1% | 920 |
| Mississippi | $100K | -1% | 1,770 |
| Illinois | $100K | -1% | 13,910 |
| Rhode Island | $99K | -2% | 1,270 |
| Alabama | $99K | -2% | 5,370 |
| Oklahoma | $99K | -2% | 2,180 |
| New Hampshire | $99K | -2% | 1,620 |
| South Dakota | $99K | -2% | 1,440 |
| Florida | $99K | -2% | 23,750 |
| Indiana | $98K | -3% | 4,030 |
| North Dakota | $98K | -3% | 1,380 |
| Idaho | $98K | -3% | 2,630 |
| Pennsylvania | $98K | -3% | 15,870 |
| Maine | $98K | -3% | 1,240 |
| Virginia | $97K | -4% | 11,350 |
| Kansas | $97K | -4% | 2,880 |
| Texas | $97K | -4% | 34,870 |
| Utah | $97K | -4% | 5,670 |
| Iowa | $96K | -4% | 2,500 |
| Ohio | $96K | -5% | 10,560 |
| Tennessee | $96K | -5% | 5,790 |
| Vermont | $96K | -5% | 770 |
| Wisconsin | $95K | -6% | 7,410 |
| Hawaii | $94K | -7% | 2,640 |
| Montana | $93K | -8% | 1,870 |
| Missouri | $93K | -8% | 5,760 |
| Michigan | $92K | -9% | 7,760 |
| Wyoming | $91K | -10% | 990 |
| Arizona | $90K | -11% | 5,940 |
| West Virginia | $87K | -14% | 1,300 |
| Arkansas | $85K | -16% | 1,870 |
| Georgia | $84K | -16% | 9,400 |
Showing 1–10 of 51 (all 50 states + DC)
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Frequently asked questions
Can a civil engineer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Mayaguez?
Yes — at the median salary of $47K, rent takes 16% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $530/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for civil engineers in Mayaguez?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new civil engineers typically earn — is $34K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,032/month. At HUD’s $530/month FMR, rent would take 26% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is civil engineer a high-paying job in Mayaguez?
Local pay runs 53% below the national median — $47K here vs. $101K nationally.
How does Mayaguez compare to the national average for civil engineers?
Mayaguez pays $47K median vs. the U.S. average of $101K — that’s -53%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $47K — below the national median.
How much do civil engineers make in Mayaguez, PR?
The median is $47,070 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,860, and experienced civil engineers can clear $82,430. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in Mayaguez?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,322/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $530/month, which eats 16% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a civil engineers salary go in Mayaguez?
Mayaguez has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median civil engineers salary is worth about $47,070 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do civil engineers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.