salary$22,080 a year$11 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$17,480per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,290per year
Jobs in the area51,330people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Houston?
Expensive. Rent of $1,533 a month takes 83.3% 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 Houston, TX?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $22,080 a year ($11 an hour). Most earn between $17,480 and $47,290.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Houston?
Typical rent of $1,533 a month takes 83.3% 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.