salary$22,800 a year$11 an hour · median pay in the College Station-Bryan, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$16,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,530per year
Jobs in the area2,410people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford College Station?
Expensive. Rent of $1,343 a month takes 70.7% 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 College Station, TX?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the College Station-Bryan, TX area is $22,800 a year ($11 an hour). Most earn between $16,540 and $47,530.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in College Station?
Typical rent of $1,343 a month takes 70.7% 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 College Station-Bryan, TX metro area.