Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Puerto Rico
Restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop hosts and hostesses in Puerto Rico earned a median of $22,480 a year ($10.81 an hour) and a mean of $23,290 in May 2025. The median is 27.9% below the U.S. median of $31,200, ranking 51st of 54 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $22,480
- Median hourly
- $10.81
- Mean annual
- $23,290
- Jobs on record
- 1,270
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Puerto Rico compare on pay for restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop hosts and hostesses?
Puerto Rico ranks 51st of 54 states and territories. Hawaii is highest at $47,070, $24,590 more than the Puerto Rico median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 49 | $24,420 | -22% | 1,580 |
| Wyoming | 50 | $22,660 | -27% | 660 |
| Puerto Rico | 51 | $22,480 | -28% | 1,270 |
| Louisiana | 52 | $22,060 | -29% | 6,440 |
| Mississippi | 53 | $21,990 | -30% | 2,660 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 54 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Which areas in Puerto Rico pay restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop hosts and hostesses the most?
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR is highest at $22,520, about the same as the Puerto Rico median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $22,520 | 1,030 |
| Arecibo, PR | $21,990 | 50 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $21,840 | 40 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $21,840 | 50 |
| Ponce, PR | $21,840 | 70 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Puerto Rico is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop hosts and hostesses work in Puerto Rico?
BLS counts 1,270 jobs in Puerto Rico, 0.29% of the 432,690 in the U.S. That is the 45th largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 1.3 of every 1,000 jobs in Puerto Rico, a location quotient of 0.48: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.48 times its national share, so it is less concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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