salary$23,700 a year$11 an hour · median pay in the Midland, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$17,810per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,550per year
Jobs in the area1,560people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Midland?
Expensive. Rent of $1,887 a month takes 95.5% 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 Midland, TX?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Midland, TX area is $23,700 a year ($11 an hour). Most earn between $17,810 and $48,550.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Midland?
Typical rent of $1,887 a month takes 95.5% 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 Midland, TX metro area.