salary$22,710 a year$11 an hour · median pay in the Amarillo, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$16,530per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,890per year
Jobs in the area2,040people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Amarillo?
Expensive. Rent of $1,219 a month takes 64.4% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Amarillo, TX?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Amarillo, TX area is $22,710 a year ($11 an hour). Most earn between $16,530 and $46,890.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Amarillo?
Typical rent of $1,219 a month takes 64.4% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Amarillo, TX metro area.