Bartenders pay range in Arecibo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $28,230 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Arecibo earn between $21,840 and $22,400.
- $22K10th
- $22K25th
- $22KMedian
- $22K75th
- $28K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $24,100 | $2,008 | $11.59 |
| Median | $21,890 | $1,824 | $10.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,840 | $1,820 | $10.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $22,400 | $1,867 | $10.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Arecibo vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Bartenders in Arecibo earn 14% less than the Puerto Rico average ($28,160) and 41% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -36% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo | $24,100 | $21,890 | $21,840 | $28,230 | 100 |
| Puerto Rico | $28,160 | $22,630 | $21,840 | $38,310 | 3,480 |
| United States | $40,790 | $34,340 | $20,110 | $73,770 | 756,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is Arecibo a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Arecibo ($26,120). A typical home costs $111,700, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Arecibo ranks 4th of 5 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($29,180).
Highest-paying cities for bartenders
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,360).
- Kahului, HI$91,360
- Honolulu, HI$72,660
- New York, NY$63,630
- Seattle, WA$62,090
- Portland, ME$60,600
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Bartenders salary in Arecibo: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Arecibo?
$11.59 an hour on average, and $10.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Arecibo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do bartenders earn more in Arecibo than elsewhere?
The average here is 41% less than the U.S. average for this job ($40,790).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011; area Arecibo, PR (11640). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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