Waiters and Waitresses Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $26,070 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $12.53
10th percentile $15,960
90th percentile $45,230
Employed locally 5,670
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,960
    25th
    $16,660
    50th (median)
    $26,070
    75th
    $36,150
    90th
    $45,230

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 44% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 56% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,570
    Food Preparation Workers $23,980
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $31,480
    Bartenders $25,910
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $23,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in El Paso, TX is $12.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.58 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in El Paso, TX is 22.8% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,960 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $16,660.