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Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Waiters and Waitresses make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$23,240
Median Annual Salary
▼
-16.8% vs 2024
$29,750
Mean Salary
$23,240
Median Salary
$11.17
Hourly Rate
199,610 people work as Waiters and Waitresses in Texas
Waiters and Waitresses salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Waiters and Waitresses in Texas earn a median salary of $23,240 per year ($1,936/month).
This is 31.6% below the national average of $33,965.
Texas ranks #45 out of 51 states for Waiters and Waitresses pay.
Approximately 199,610 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries decreased by 16.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Waiters and Waitresses
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.62
Service Orientation
3.62
Social Perceptiveness
3.5
Coordination
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.37
English Language
3.75
Sales and Marketing
3.47
Food Production
3.25
Administration and Management
2.91
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(57.0% of workers)
Salaries for Waiters and Waitresses in Texas range from $17,070 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $47,590 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $17,950 and $37,230.
Median $23,240
P10: $17,070P25: $17,950P75: $37,230P90: $47,590
10th
$17,070
25th
$17,950
Median
$23,240
75th
$37,230
90th
$47,590
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$17,070
$8.21
$1,422
25th Percentile
$17,950
$8.63
$1,495
Median (50th)
$23,240
$11.17
$1,936
75th Percentile
$37,230
$17.90
$3,102
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$47,590
$22.88
$3,965
Note: The mean (average) salary of $29,750 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Texas is $23,240 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $29,750.
What is the salary range for a Waiters and Waitresses in Texas?
Salaries for Waiters and Waitresses in Texas range from $17,070 at the 10th percentile to $47,590 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $17,950 and $37,230.
What is the starting salary for a Waiters and Waitresses in Texas?
Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses positions in Texas typically start around $17,070 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $17,950 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Waiters and Waitresses in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 199,610 people are employed as Waiters and Waitresses in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Waiters and Waitresses in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Waiters and Waitresses in Texas is approximately $11.17 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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