Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $24,690 -26.9% vs national
Median hourly $11.87
10th percentile $16,310
90th percentile $44,270
Employed locally 960
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,310
    25th
    $19,030
    50th (median)
    $24,690
    75th
    $35,130
    90th
    $44,270

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 45% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 55% 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 Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,220
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,390
    Food Preparation Workers $23,570
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $27,280
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Texarkana, TX-AR is $11.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Texarkana, TX-AR is 26.9% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $16,310 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,030.