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Electrical and Electronics Drafters Salary in Puerto Rico

In Puerto Rico, electrical and electronics drafters earn $35,090 at the median, or about $16.87 an hour. The range runs from $25K at the entry level to $54K for experienced workers.

$35K
Median annual
$16.87/hr
Hourly rate
$25K
Entry level (10th %)
$54K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $35K get you in Puerto Rico?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,519/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home56.1% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$35,090/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,107/mo

About electrical and electronics drafters

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 20,020
Category: Engineering

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico

Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $25,480, 25th percentile $30,850, median $35,090, 75th percentile $44,850, 90th percentile $54,260. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$25K25th$31KMedian$35K75th$45K90th$54K
Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Drafters salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $25,480, 25th percentile $30,850, median $35,090, 75th percentile $44,850, 90th percentile $54,260. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level electrical and electronics drafters (10th percentile) start around $25K. Mid-career wages sit at $35K. Top earners bring in $54K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.

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Electrical and Electronics Drafters pay across states

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

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
New Hampshire$102K+38%180
Massachusetts$91K+23%590
New Mexico$89K+20%350
New York$88K+19%930
Idaho$82K+11%40
Missouri$81K+9%330
Ohio$80K+9%870
New Jersey$79K+8%280
Tennessee$78K+5%360
Iowa$77K+5%170
Georgia$77K+4%470
North Carolina$77K+4%360
California$76K+4%3,020
Kansas$76K+3%250
Oregon$76K+3%280
Minnesota$75K+2%460
Wisconsin$74K-0%370
Maryland$73K-1%450
Maine$71K-4%80
Virginia$70K-5%410
Oklahoma$70K-5%350
South Carolina$69K-6%340
Washington$69K-7%550
Kentucky$67K-9%180
Illinois$67K-9%210
Nevada$67K-10%210
Texas$66K-11%2,460
Pennsylvania$66K-11%620
Arizona$65K-12%530
Florida$65K-12%770
Connecticut$65K-12%490
Indiana$64K-13%310
Utah$64K-13%210
Delaware$62K-15%60
Michigan$62K-15%480
Arkansas$62K-16%30
Mississippi$62K-17%110
Nebraska$61K-17%200
Hawaii$60K-19%N/A
Louisiana$55K-25%270
South Dakota$55K-25%30
Alabama$53K-27%290
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Frequently asked questions

How much do electrical and electronics drafters make in Puerto Rico?

The median is $35,090 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,480, and experienced electrical and electronics drafters can clear $54,260. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $35K enough to live in Puerto Rico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,519/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 56.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a electrical and electronics drafters 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 electrical and electronics drafters salary is worth about $35,090 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do electrical and electronics drafters 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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