Bartenders pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $38,440 or more. The middle half of bartenders in San Juan earn between $22,100 and $28,870.
- $22K10th
- $22K25th
- $23KMedian
- $29K75th
- $38K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,180 | $2,432 | $14.03 |
| Median | $22,880 | $1,907 | $11.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $22,100 | $1,842 | $10.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $28,870 | $2,406 | $13.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Bartenders in San Juan earn 4% more than the Puerto Rico average ($28,160) and 28% less than the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -33% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $29,180 | $22,880 | $21,840 | $38,440 | 2,680 |
| 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 San Juan a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Puerto Rico cities
San Juan ranks 1st of 5 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 San Juan: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in San Juan?
$14.03 an hour on average, and $11.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $22,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do bartenders earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- 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 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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