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How much does a machinist make in San Juan?

$29,310a year

Median yearly pay for machinists in the San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR metro area. That is $14.09 an hour or $2,443 a month.

Hourly
$14.09
Vs. national median
-50%
Rank among cities
361 of 361
Jobs in the area
920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,860Median: $29,310Highest 10%: $50,440
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,860$10.99
25th$23,600$11.35
Median$29,310$14.09
75th$38,060$18.30
90th$50,440$24.25

Other cities

Median yearly pay for machinists.

No other city in the state with data.
Machinist salary in all states

Related jobs in San Juan

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$71,180
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$46,010
Plant and System Operator$38,850
Tool and Die Maker$37,800
Inspector$37,120
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$36,450
Prepress Technician and Worker$33,880
Coating$32,150
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician$31,670
Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$31,130
Salaries for every job in San Juan, PR

Frequently asked questions

How much does a machinist make an hour in San Juan?

The median hourly pay in the San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR metro area is $14.09 ($29,310 a year).

Do machinists make more in San Juan than the national average?

No: $29,310 against $58,750 nationally, 50% less.

Where does San Juan rank for machinist pay?

361 of 361 metro areas with data.

How much does a machinist make starting out in San Juan?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,440 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.