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Appliances costs in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09 · estimates only

How this market compares

Skip the generic national blog post — this page is the San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas Appliances slice of OEWS May 2025. Mean hourly pay here sits about 40% below the national OEWS mean.

Mean Appliances pay here is $16.12/hr — national rank 160 of 160 areas that publish this occupation. Percentile spread: $13.98–$26.95. Median sits at $14.35.

Sample jobs: Over-the-Range Microwave Replacement mid estimate $420 here vs $502 U.S. (16% below); Microwave Repair mid estimate $144 here vs $186 U.S. (23% below); Dishwasher Replacement mid estimate $720 here vs $832 U.S. (13% below).

Nearby / same-state markets worth checking: Aguadilla; Arecibo; Mayaguez.

Mean hourly wage
$16.12
Median hourly
$14.35
p10 – p90
$13.98 – $26.95

Local tip: Local code, permit fees, and how busy crews are this month move numbers as much as wage rates do.

Sample project ranges

ProjectLowMidHigh
Over-the-Range Microwave Replacement$267$420$786
Microwave Repair$66$144$338
Dishwasher Replacement$451$720$1,559
Dishwasher Repair$56$158$403
Electric Range Replacement$667$973$2,028
Gas Range Replacement$756$1,085$2,096
Electric Cooktop Replacement$620$973$2,096
Wall Oven Replacement$1,010$1,837$3,103
Refrigerator Repair$75$223$612
Refrigerator Replacement$681$1,743$3,411
Washing Machine Repair$66$204$465
Washing Machine Replacement$578$824$1,303
Clothes Dryer Repair$56$139$356
Clothes Dryer Replacement$578$842$1,303

What usually moves the number

Rebates (verify; don’t trust a random Facebook ad)

Microwaves rarely carry energy rebates. Check your utility only if bundling with a larger kitchen remodel. Start with IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE.

Getting quotes without the circus

  1. Screenshot our mid/low/high band.
  2. Ask three licensed, insured pros for written scopes.
  3. Compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, thermostats, flashing — before crowning a winner.
What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.

Check our math

BLS OEWS May 2025 · local hourly means the calculator uses

Appliance (49-9031)$16.12/hr mean

Source: official BLS OEWS data for this area · area index: oessrcma.htm.

Contractor markup (2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5×) and the regional materials factor are ours — see methodology.

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Thermostats

A decent thermostat won’t fix a bad install, but it can stop the short-cycling arguments.

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Water heaters

Tank, tankless, heat-pump — the sticker price is only half the story.

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Warranties & financing

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