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Industrial Engineers Salary in Puerto Rico

Industrial Engineers in Puerto Rico make a median of $80,120 a year, or about $38.52 an hour. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $126K for experienced workers.

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

$80K
Median annual
$38.52/hr
Hourly rate
$51K
Entry level (10th %)
$126K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $80K get you in Puerto Rico?

Take-home$5,396/mo
Median 2BR rentNot available at national level — select a state or metro
COL-adjusted salary$80,120/yr
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U.S. employed: 2,830
Category: Engineering
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico

Bar chart showing Industrial Engineers salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $51,430, 25th percentile $64,770, median $80,120, 75th percentile $100,670, 90th percentile $125,630. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$51K25th$65KMedian$80K75th$101K90th$126K
Bar chart showing Industrial Engineers salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $51,430, 25th percentile $64,770, median $80,120, 75th percentile $100,670, 90th percentile $125,630. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level industrial engineers (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $80K.Top earners bring in $126K or more - a $74K spread from bottom to top.

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Industrial Engineers pay across states

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

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Alaska$143K+41%230
Louisiana$127K+26%2,000
Oregon$125K+23%5,950
California$123K+22%25,830
Wyoming$123K+21%220
Washington$120K+18%6,800
New Mexico$119K+18%750
District of Columbia$119K+18%130
Delaware$119K+17%740
Idaho$112K+11%1,430
Rhode Island$110K+9%880
Arizona$110K+9%7,320
Maryland$110K+8%3,650
Massachusetts$108K+7%10,650
West Virginia$105K+3%890

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Frequently asked questions

How much do industrial engineers make in Puerto Rico?

The median is $80,120 a year - that works out to about $38.52 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,430, and experienced industrial engineers can clear $125,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $80K enough to live in Puerto Rico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,396/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 industrial 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 industrial engineers salary is worth about $80,120 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do industrial 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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