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Civil Engineers Salary in Puerto Rico

Civil Engineers in Puerto Rico make a median of $60,510 a year, or about $29.09 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $110K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$61K
Median annual
$29.09/hr
Hourly rate
$37K
Entry level (10th %)
$110K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $61K get you in Puerto Rico?

Take-home$4,222/mo
Median 2BR rentNot available at national level — select a state or metro
COL-adjusted salary$60,510/yr
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U.S. employed: 2,110
Category: Engineering
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico

Bar chart showing Civil Engineers salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $36,820, 25th percentile $44,820, median $60,510, 75th percentile $79,770, 90th percentile $109,970. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$37K25th$45KMedian$61K75th$80K90th$110K
Bar chart showing Civil Engineers salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $36,820, 25th percentile $44,820, median $60,510, 75th percentile $79,770, 90th percentile $109,970. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level civil engineers (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $61K.Top earners bring in $110K or more - a $73K spread from bottom to top.

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Civil Engineers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
California$118K+19%54,640
Rhode Island$112K+13%1,200
Alaska$107K+8%1,540
Washington$105K+6%11,900
New Mexico$105K+5%1,400
Massachusetts$104K+5%9,460
Mississippi$104K+4%2,050
New Jersey$104K+4%6,780
Oregon$103K+3%4,140
New York$102K+3%17,000
Louisiana$102K+3%3,170
District of Columbia$102K+3%1,840
Connecticut$102K+2%4,130
Minnesota$101K+2%4,350
Maryland$100K+1%5,120

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Frequently asked questions

How much do civil engineers make in Puerto Rico?

The median is $60,510 a year - that works out to about $29.09 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,820, and experienced civil engineers can clear $109,970. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $61K enough to live in Puerto Rico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,222/month after taxes. Rent varies significantly by location - select a specific state or metro area to see local HUD Fair Market Rent data.

How far does a civil engineers salary go in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico 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 $60,510 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.

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