Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Beaumont, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

Median annual salary $27,520 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.23
10th percentile $17,280
90th percentile $47,600
Employed locally 2,340
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,280
    25th
    $18,190
    50th (median)
    $27,520
    75th
    $38,070
    90th
    $47,600

    Beaumont economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,245 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 42% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $29,740
    Midland, TX $29,290
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,120
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $28,590
    Sherman-Denison, TX $28,220
    College Station-Bryan, TX $28,170

    Related occupations in Beaumont, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,950
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,210
    Food Preparation Workers $26,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,480
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $26,340
    Bartenders $28,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Beaumont?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Beaumont, TX is $13.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.83 or more per hour.

    Is Beaumont above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Beaumont, TX is 18.5% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Beaumont?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $17,280 per year in Beaumont, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,190.