Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Midland, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Midland, TX

Median annual salary $29,290 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.08
10th percentile $18,430
90th percentile $49,000
Employed locally 1,490
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,430
    25th
    $20,220
    50th (median)
    $29,290
    75th
    $39,060
    90th
    $49,000

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 31% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 69% 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
    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
    Waco, TX $28,120

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,330
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,260
    Food Preparation Workers $29,620
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,550
    Bartenders $28,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Midland, TX is $14.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Midland, TX is 13.2% 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $18,430 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,220.