Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Eagle Pass, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eagle Pass, TX

Median annual salary $26,720 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $12.85
10th percentile $15,550
90th percentile $44,840
Employed locally 160
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,550
    25th
    $16,460
    50th (median)
    $26,720
    75th
    $37,570
    90th
    $44,840

    Eagle Pass economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,270 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 52% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 48% 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 Eagle Pass, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,300
    Food Preparation Workers$22,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$29,270
    Cooks, Restaurant$27,700
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$27,630
    Bartenders$22,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Eagle Pass?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Eagle Pass, TX is $12.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.56 or more per hour.

    Is Eagle Pass above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Eagle Pass, TX is 20.9% 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 Eagle Pass?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,550 per year in Eagle Pass, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,460.