Food Servers Salary in Texas
Food Servers in Texas earn a median of $29,300 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,300
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($35,360)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,340
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,930; the top 10% earn over $36,930. Nationally the range is $28,030 to $46,120.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,740 median in Texas
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,360 median in Texas
- Waiters and Waitresses$23,240 median in Texas
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$21,550 median in Texas
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29,660 median in Texas
- Cooks, Fast Food$28,280 median in Texas
Food Servers pay in Texas
How much do food servers make in Texas?
The median is $29,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,930 and the top 10% earn over $36,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for food servers?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−17% vs. the national median of $35,360). Living costs are not included.