SOC 17-2061 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Hardware Engineers — San Juan
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR
At $81,830, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Computer Hardware Engineers, 49.4% beneath the national figure of $161,740.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $81,830, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Computer Hardware Engineers, 49.4% beneath the national figure of $161,740. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $79,200 and $102,880. The lowest tenth earn under $54,680, while the highest tenth earn more than $140,190.
Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 35th of 514 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,680 | −66.2% |
| 25th | $79,200 | −51.0% |
| Median (50th) | $81,830 | −49.4% |
| 75th | $102,880 | −36.4% |
| 90th | $140,190 | −13.3% |
| Mean | $88,440 | −45.3% |
Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,830 a year, 49.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,680 to $140,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Hardware Engineers in San Juan, PR?
The median annual wage is $81,830, or $39.34 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $161,740, so pay in San Juan, PR is 49.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in San Juan, PR earns more than $140,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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