Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Texas
Median annual wage in Texas: $23,240 -34.0% vs national
Texas vs United States
| Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $23,240 | $35,230 |
| Median hourly | $11.18 | $16.94 |
| Employment | 199,610 | 2,270,910 |
| Location quotient | 0.97 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Texas) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
The numbers in context
At $11.18 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $23,254 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $23,240.
The mean wage of $29,750 sits 28.0% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average waiters and waitresses salary in Texas?
The median annual wage in Texas is $23,240 ($11.18 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Texas compare to the national average for waiters and waitresses?
The Texas median of $23,240 is 34.0% lower than the U.S. median of $35,230.
How many waiters and waitresses work in Texas?
Approximately 199,610 are employed in Texas, per BLS OES.