Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Puerto Rico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Puerto Rico
Waiters and Waitresses in Puerto Rico earn a median salary of $20,613 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -38.9% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 14,690 waiters and waitresses are employed across Puerto Rico, with salaries ranging from $20,250 to $21,340 depending on location.
$20,613
Avg median salary in Puerto Rico
$21,340
Highest paying metro
$20,250
Lowest paying metro
14,690
Employed in Puerto Rico
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Puerto Rico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan, PR | $21,340 | $20,620 | $34,080 | 11,060 |
| Arecibo, PR | $20,670 | $20,100 | $29,130 | 450 |
| Ponce, PR | $20,630 | $20,110 | $28,760 | 850 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $20,580 | $19,760 | $29,010 | 810 |
| Guayama, PR | $20,500 | $20,060 | $21,630 | 180 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $20,320 | $19,770 | $29,570 | 870 |
| Puerto Rico | $20,250 | $19,850 | $29,000 | 470 |