How much does a food server make in Tyler?
$28,920a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Tyler, TX metro area. That is $13.90 an hour or $2,410 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.90
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 298 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,400Median: $28,920Highest 10%: $32,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,400 | $11.25 | |
| 25th | $24,750 | $11.90 | |
| Median | $28,920 | $13.90 | |
| 75th | $30,150 | $14.50 | |
| 90th | $32,310 | $15.53 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| 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 |
| San Antonio, TX | $28,740 |
| Killeen, TX | $28,520 |
| Beaumont, TX | $28,510 |
| Sherman, TX | $27,770 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Tyler
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $52,050 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $32,570 |
| Cook | $30,600 |
| Cook | $30,300 |
| Dishwasher | $28,560 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $28,150 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $26,370 |
| Host and Hostess | $24,700 |
| Cook | $22,900 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $22,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Tyler?
The median hourly pay in the Tyler, TX metro area is $13.90 ($28,920 a year).
Do food servers make more in Tyler than the national average?
No: $28,920 against $35,360 nationally, 18% less.
How does Tyler compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $29,300, so Tyler pays 1% less.
Where does Tyler rank for food server pay?
298 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Tyler?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $32,310 or more.
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.