Busser Salary in Texas (2026)
$10.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $19,356/year ($1,613/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $15,710 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $17,090 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $21,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $28,690 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $35,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 60,270 Busser jobs in Texas (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Busser salary of $21,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $19,356 — an effective tax rate of 10.2%.
| Gross (median) | $21,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$545 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,649 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $19,356 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,613 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Texas?
- The median Busser salary in Texas is $21,550 per year ($10.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $17,090 and $28,690.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Texas?
- On the median salary of $21,550, a single filer in Texas takes home about $19,356 per year ($1,613 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 10.2%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 60,270 Busser jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.