salary$21,870 a year$11 an hour · median pay in the El Paso, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$15,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,880per year
Jobs in the area5,810people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford El Paso?
Expensive. Rent of $1,246 a month takes 68.4% 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 El Paso, TX?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the El Paso, TX area is $21,870 a year ($11 an hour). Most earn between $15,650 and $44,880.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in El Paso?
Typical rent of $1,246 a month takes 68.4% 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 El Paso, TX metro area.