Puerto Rico
Electrician pay in Puerto Rico
What electricians earn in Puerto Rico: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 5 metro areas, plus job counts and 21 listed training programs.
- $39,910Average pay (state)
- $27,840Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $37,440Median pay (state)
- $58,870Top 10% earn over
1,740 jobs in Puerto Rico · 21 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in Puerto Rico
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $27,840 | $29,190 | $37,440 | $46,670 | $58,870 | $39,910 | 1,740 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo, PR | $28,390 | $28,700 | $37,840 | $57,820 | $66,060 | $45,720 | 60 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $27,340 | $31,570 | $37,800 | $56,950 | $66,560 | $46,250 | 80 |
| Ponce, PR | $26,810 | $29,210 | $37,440 | $56,750 | $57,820 | $41,950 | 140 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $28,780 | $29,230 | $35,470 | $44,690 | $58,390 | $38,820 | 1,320 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $24,960 | $26,010 | $33,630 | $47,380 | $56,240 | $37,980 | 90 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Puerto Rico
We matched 21 programs in Puerto Rico: 21 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 0 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advantage Technical College Electrician | Manati, PR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 78 | $14,700 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Advantage Technical College-Aguadilla Electrician | Aguadilla, PR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 42 | $14,700 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial Inc Electrician | Arecibo, PR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 13 | $8,650 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Colegio Tecnico de Electricidad Galloza Electrician | Aguada, PR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 42 | $9,100 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| D'Mart Institute Electrician | Barranquitas, PR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 22 | $12,950 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| D'Mart Institute Electrician | Barranquitas, PR | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $12,950 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Dewey University-Juana Díaz Electrician | Juana Diaz, PR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 22 | $7,630 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Dewey University-Manati Electrician | Manati, PR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 31 | $7,630 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Escuela Tecnica de Electricidad Electrician | Ponce, PR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 241 | $12,624 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Humacao Community College Electrician | Humacao, PR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $7,305 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.