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Helpers--Electricians Salary

in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

In San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR, helpers--electricians earn $26,310 at the median, or about $12.65 an hour. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $36K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100), that's roughly $26,310 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $663/month, about 35.4% of take-home, which is tight.

$26K
Median annual
$12.65/hr
Hourly rate
$24K
Entry level (10th %)
$36K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $26K get you in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas?

Estimated take-home pay$1,931/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$663/mo
Rent as % of take-home34.3% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$392/mo
Utilities-$196/mo
Transportation-$344/mo
Healthcare *-$228/mo
Left over$108/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas’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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About helpers--electricians

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 63,630
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR employed: 1,280
Category: Construction & Trades

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What this looks like in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas

Pay for helpers--electricians in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas runs about 38% below the U.S. median of $43K. Rent runs $663/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 34.3% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 100) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.

Compared to nearby metros

Median pay for helpers--electricians in metros near San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, adjusted for local cost of living.

MetroMedian payCOL-adjusted
Mayaguez$27K$27K
Ponce$27K$27K
Aguadilla$23K$23K

COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.

Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Bar chart showing Helpers--Electricians salary percentiles in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR: 10th percentile $23,660, 25th percentile $23,860, median $26,310, 75th percentile $28,250, 90th percentile $36,110. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$24K25th$24KMedian$26K75th$28K90th$36K
Bar chart showing Helpers--Electricians salary percentiles in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR: 10th percentile $23,660, 25th percentile $23,860, median $26,310, 75th percentile $28,250, 90th percentile $36,110. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level helpers--electricians (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $26K. Top earners bring in $36K or more, a $12K spread from bottom to top.

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Helpers--Electricians pay across states

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

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StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$61K+43%560
Missouri$58K+37%380
Colorado$56K+32%N/A
Connecticut$56K+31%390
California$52K+22%3,120
Oregon$50K+17%570
Massachusetts$48K+13%610
District of Columbia$48K+13%330
New Mexico$48K+13%510
Hawaii$48K+12%N/A
Wisconsin$47K+11%1,180
New York$47K+11%4,120
Minnesota$47K+10%N/A
Maine$47K+9%1,000
Oklahoma$46K+8%1,630
Kansas$45K+5%600
New Jersey$45K+4%1,670
Virginia$45K+4%2,180
Texas$44K+4%7,320
Michigan$44K+4%500
Nevada$44K+3%440
Arizona$44K+3%1,240
Nebraska$44K+3%140
Maryland$44K+3%1,010
Illinois$43K+1%30
Utah$43K+1%520
Kentucky$43K+0%690
Ohio$42K-2%810
Iowa$42K-2%310
North Carolina$40K-7%6,770
Tennessee$40K-7%3,240
Arkansas$40K-7%300
Idaho$39K-7%250
South Carolina$39K-8%2,000
Georgia$39K-9%3,160
Pennsylvania$39K-9%1,000
Florida$39K-9%5,810
Louisiana$39K-10%3,190
Vermont$38K-11%130
Delaware$37K-14%60
Alabama$36K-14%2,630
Montana$36K-15%40
Indiana$36K-15%1,180
Mississippi$36K-16%930
South Dakota$36K-17%300
New Hampshire$35K-19%130
West Virginia$34K-21%210
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Frequently asked questions

Can a helpers--electrician afford a 2BR apartment alone in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas?

It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $26K, rent takes 34.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $663/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $600/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.

What’s the entry-level salary for helpers--electricians in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas?

The 10th-percentile wage — what new helpers--electricians typically earn — is $24K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,420/month. At HUD’s $663/month FMR, rent would take 47% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.

Is helpers--electrician a high-paying job in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas?

Local pay runs 38% below the national median — $26K here vs. $43K nationally.

How does San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas compare to the national average for helpers--electricians?

San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas pays $26K median vs. the U.S. average of $43K — that’s -38%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $26K — below the national median.

How much do helpers--electricians make in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR?

The median is $26,310 a year, that works out to about $13 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,660, and experienced helpers--electricians can clear $36,110. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $26K enough to live in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,931/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $663/month, which eats 34.3% 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 helpers--electricians salary go in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas?

San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas 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 helpers--electricians salary is worth about $26,310 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do helpers--electricians 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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