salary$20,650 a year$10 an hour · median pay in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$15,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,210per year
Jobs in the area3,700people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford McAllen?
Expensive. Rent of $1,026 a month takes 59.6% 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 McAllen, TX?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX area is $20,650 a year ($10 an hour). Most earn between $15,430 and $44,210.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in McAllen?
Typical rent of $1,026 a month takes 59.6% 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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area.