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Waiter / Waitress Salary in Texas (2026)
$11.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $20,748/year ($1,729/month) for a single filer
Waiter / Waitress pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $17,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $17,950 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $23,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 199,610 Waiter / Waitress jobs in Texas (occupation code 35-3031, “Waiters and Waitresses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Waiter / Waitress salary of $23,240 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 $20,748 — an effective tax rate of 10.7%.
| Gross (median) | $23,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$714 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,778 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $20,748 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,729 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Waiter / Waitress make in Texas?
- The median Waiter / Waitress salary in Texas is $23,240 per year ($11.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $17,950 and $37,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a Waiter / Waitress in Texas?
- On the median salary of $23,240, a single filer in Texas takes home about $20,748 per year ($1,729 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 10.7%.
- How many Waiter / Waitress jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 199,610 Waiter / Waitress 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.