salary$21,010 a year$10 an hour · median pay in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$15,480per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,110per year
Jobs in the area2,430people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Brownsville?
Expensive. Rent of $1,204 a month takes 68.8% 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 Brownsville, TX?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX area is $21,010 a year ($10 an hour). Most earn between $15,480 and $45,110.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Brownsville?
Typical rent of $1,204 a month takes 68.8% 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 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area.