Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Puerto Rico

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

Median annual salary $20,250 -40% vs national
Median hourly $9.74
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $37,070
Employed locally 470
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $19,850
    50th (median)
    $20,250
    75th
    $29,000
    90th
    $37,070

    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

    Related occupations in Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $20,230
    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
    Cooks, Fast Food $21,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Puerto Rico?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Puerto Rico is $9.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.47 or more per hour.

    Is Puerto Rico above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Puerto Rico is 40% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,850.