Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Northwestern Region of Texas

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

Median annual salary $22,770 -32.6% vs national
Median hourly $10.95
10th percentile $16,680
90th percentile $51,350
Employed locally 2,080
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,680
    25th
    $17,880
    50th (median)
    $22,770
    75th
    $36,750
    90th
    $51,350

    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 Northwestern Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,780
    Food Preparation Workers $26,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $33,790
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,000
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,160
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Northwestern Region of Texas is $10.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Northwestern Region of Texas is 32.6% 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 Northwestern Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $16,680 per year in Northwestern Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,880.