salary$22,820 a year$11 an hour · median pay in the Corpus Christi, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$16,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,810per year
Jobs in the area3,390people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Corpus Christi?
Expensive. Rent of $1,516 a month takes 79.7% 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 Corpus Christi, TX?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Corpus Christi, TX area is $22,820 a year ($11 an hour). Most earn between $16,500 and $47,810.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Corpus Christi?
Typical rent of $1,516 a month takes 79.7% 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 Corpus Christi, TX metro area.