Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Arecibo, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arecibo, PR

Median annual salary $20,670 -38.8% vs national
Median hourly $9.94
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $36,840
Employed locally 450
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $20,100
    50th (median)
    $20,670
    75th
    $29,130
    90th
    $36,840

    Arecibo economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $24,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 85% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $37,360
    Colorado Springs, CO $36,760
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $36,590
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $35,680
    Springfield, OH $35,350
    Springfield, MA $34,740

    Related occupations in Arecibo, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $20,420
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $22,990
    Cooks, Restaurant $22,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $25,440
    Cooks, Fast Food $20,940
    Food Preparation Workers $20,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Arecibo?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Arecibo, PR is $9.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.02 or more per hour.

    Is Arecibo above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Arecibo, PR is 38.8% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Arecibo?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Arecibo, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,100.