How much does a waiter and waitress make in Texas?
$23,240a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Texas. That is $11.17 an hour or $1,937 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.17
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 199,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,070Median: $23,240Highest 10%: $47,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,070 | $8.21 | |
| 25th | $17,950 | $8.63 | |
| Median | $23,240 | $11.17 | |
| 75th | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 90th | $47,590 | $22.88 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Antonio, TX | $28,110 |
| Austin, TX | $27,260 |
| Sherman, TX | $26,290 |
| Dallas, TX | $24,160 |
| Midland, TX | $23,700 |
| Texarkana, TX | $23,330 |
| Waco, TX | $23,010 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $22,980 |
| Killeen, TX | $22,910 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $22,820 |
| College Station, TX | $22,800 |
| Amarillo, TX | $22,710 |
| Odessa, TX | $22,600 |
| Lubbock, TX | $22,560 |
| Abilene, TX | $22,520 |
| Beaumont, TX | $22,400 |
| Tyler, TX | $22,370 |
| Victoria, TX | $22,330 |
| Longview, TX | $22,240 |
| Houston, TX | $22,080 |
| Laredo, TX | $22,020 |
| El Paso, TX | $21,870 |
| San Angelo, TX | $21,230 |
| Brownsville, TX | $21,010 |
| McAllen, TX | $20,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 42. Arkansas | $24,680 |
| 43. Wyoming | $23,920 |
| 44. Montana | $23,370 |
| 45. Texas | $23,240 |
| 46. Mississippi | $21,370 |
| 47. Iowa | $21,000 |
| 48. Georgia | $18,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $11.17 ($23,240 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $23,240 against $35,230 nationally, 34% less.
Where does Texas rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Texas ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays waiter and waitresss the most?
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, with a median of $28,110 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.