Waiters and Waitresses Salary in North Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $23,240 -31.2% vs national
Median hourly $11.17
10th percentile $17,390
90th percentile $47,920
Employed locally 3,730
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,390
    25th
    $18,060
    50th (median)
    $23,240
    75th
    $36,760
    90th
    $47,920

    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

    Related occupations in North Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,880
    Food Preparation Workers $26,130
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,390
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $27,450
    Cooks, Fast Food $25,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in North Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in North Region of Texas is $11.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.36 or more per hour.

    Is North Region of Texas above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in North Region of Texas is 31.2% 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 North Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $17,390 per year in North Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,060.