Waiters and Waitresses Salary in San Angelo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Angelo, TX

Median annual salary $23,920 -29.1% vs national
Median hourly $11.50
10th percentile $16,160
90th percentile $46,110
Employed locally 840
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,160
    25th
    $17,110
    50th (median)
    $23,920
    75th
    $35,720
    90th
    $46,110

    San Angelo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,037 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 36% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 64% 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 San Angelo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,350
    Food Preparation Workers $27,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,720
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,760
    Bartenders $27,540
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $24,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in San Angelo?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in San Angelo, TX is $11.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.43 or more per hour.

    Is San Angelo above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in San Angelo, TX is 29.1% 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 San Angelo?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $16,160 per year in San Angelo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,110.