salary$24,160 a year$12 an hour · median pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$17,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,510per year
Jobs in the area53,460people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Dallas?
Expensive. Rent of $1,760 a month takes 87.4% 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 Dallas, TX?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area is $24,160 a year ($12 an hour). Most earn between $17,960 and $49,510.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Dallas?
Typical rent of $1,760 a month takes 87.4% 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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area.