Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Puerto Rico

Waiters and waitresses in Puerto Rico earn the most in San Juan (average $30,370 a year) and the least in Guayama ($26,350), across the 6 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the waiters and waitresses average at $29,690 and the median at $22,790 for 12,260 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,060.

Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Puerto Rico

San Juan$30,370
Ponce$28,140
Mayaguez$28,130
Aguadilla$27,680
Arecibo$27,310
Guayama$26,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Juan	$30,370	$24,250	$22,080	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$28,140	$22,260	$21,840	n/a	n/a
Mayaguez	$28,130	$21,840	$21,840	n/a	n/a
Aguadilla	$27,680	$21,840	$21,840	n/a	n/a
Arecibo	$27,310	$22,140	$21,840	n/a	n/a
Guayama	$26,350	$21,840	$21,840	n/a	n/a

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Waiters and Waitresses salary in other states

Waiters and Waitresses salary by city and state

More about pay in Puerto Rico

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 35-3031.
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.

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