Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $28,120 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.52
10th percentile $17,150
90th percentile $46,910
Employed locally 1,610
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,150
    25th
    $17,860
    50th (median)
    $28,120
    75th
    $37,400
    90th
    $46,910

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 44% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 56% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,270
    Food Preparation Workers $27,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,660
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,940
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,620
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Waco, TX is $13.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Waco, TX is 16.7% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $17,150 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,860.