salary$22,020 a year$11 an hour · median pay in the Laredo, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$15,540per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,260per year
Jobs in the area1,500people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Laredo?
Expensive. Rent of $1,110 a month takes 60.5% 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 Laredo, TX?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Laredo, TX area is $22,020 a year ($11 an hour). Most earn between $15,540 and $46,260.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Laredo?
Typical rent of $1,110 a month takes 60.5% 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 Laredo, TX metro area.