Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $19,760 -35% vs national
Median hourly $9.50
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $20,510
Employed locally 30
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,760
    50th (median)
    $19,760
    75th
    $20,480
    90th
    $20,510

    Top-paying metros for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,250
    Hawaii $43,070
    Urban Honolulu, HI $42,070
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $40,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,000
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $38,280

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $20,230
    Waiters and Waitresses $20,250
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $27,770
    Cooks, Restaurant $21,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $27,290
    Food Preparation Workers $19,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Puerto Rico is $9.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $9.86 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salaries?

    The median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary in Puerto Rico is 35% below the national median of $30,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,760.