How much does a food server make in Texas?
$29,300a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Texas. That is $14.09 an hour or $2,442 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.09
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,930Median: $29,300Highest 10%: $36,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,930 | $10.54 | |
| 25th | $25,920 | $12.46 | |
| Median | $29,300 | $14.09 | |
| 75th | $34,020 | $16.36 | |
| 90th | $36,930 | $17.75 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $34,160 |
| Austin, TX | $32,610 |
| Dallas, TX | $31,160 |
| El Paso, TX | $29,680 |
| Lubbock, TX | $29,660 |
| Waco, TX | $29,220 |
| Houston, TX | $29,050 |
| Amarillo, TX | $29,020 |
| Tyler, TX | $28,920 |
| San Antonio, TX | $28,740 |
| Killeen, TX | $28,520 |
| Beaumont, TX | $28,510 |
| Sherman, TX | $27,770 |
| Odessa, TX | $27,730 |
| Abilene, TX | $27,340 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $27,080 |
| Longview, TX | $26,790 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $25,470 |
| Texarkana, TX | $24,770 |
| College Station, TX | $24,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 42. Utah | $30,170 |
| 43. West Virginia | $30,170 |
| 44. Iowa | $30,110 |
| 45. Texas | $29,300 |
| 46. Kansas | $29,040 |
| 47. Alabama | $29,000 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $28,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $14.09 ($29,300 a year).
Do food servers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $29,300 against $35,360 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Texas rank for food server pay?
Texas ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays food servers the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $34,160 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.