salary$27,260 a year$13 an hour · median pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$18,100per year
Top pay (top 10%)$57,750per year
Jobs in the area19,170people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Austin?
Expensive. Rent of $1,932 a month takes 85.0% 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 Austin, TX?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area is $27,260 a year ($13 an hour). Most earn between $18,100 and $57,750.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Austin?
Typical rent of $1,932 a month takes 85.0% 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 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area.