Welder pay in Puerto Rico
What welders earn in Puerto Rico: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 5 metro areas, plus job counts and 3 listed training programs.
- $31,330Average pay (state)
- $26,280Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $30,220Median pay (state)
- $36,530Top 10% earn over
1,680 jobs in Puerto Rico · 3 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Welder 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 | $26,280 | $27,660 | $30,220 | $33,840 | $36,530 | $31,330 | 1,680 |
| United States | $39,240 | $46,790 | $53,750 | $63,010 | $77,530 | $56,760 | 416,210 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce, PR | $27,430 | $29,780 | $31,680 | $35,360 | $40,660 | $33,310 | 100 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $27,060 | $27,620 | $30,390 | $33,830 | $36,530 | $31,340 | 1,240 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $27,040 | $27,780 | $30,230 | $35,240 | $37,750 | $31,690 | 70 |
| Arecibo, PR | $25,860 | $29,380 | $29,380 | $30,270 | $41,000 | $30,830 | 150 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $26,280 | $26,280 | $28,450 | $31,200 | $35,360 | $29,420 | 90 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Puerto Rico
We matched 3 programs in Puerto Rico: 3 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 0 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Mayor de Tecnologia Inc Welding Technology/Welder | Arroyo, PR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 193 | $8,085 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| Mech-Tech College Welding Technology/Welder | Caguas, PR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 227 | $11,394 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
| NUC University Welding Technology/Welder | Bayamon, PR | Certificate (1-2 years) | 37 | $15,898–$17,327 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 48.0508 |
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, 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers, 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.