salary$22,600 a year$11 an hour · median pay in the Odessa, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$17,290per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,540per year
Jobs in the area1,400people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Odessa?
Expensive. Rent of $1,444 a month takes 76.7% 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 Odessa, TX?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Odessa, TX area is $22,600 a year ($11 an hour). Most earn between $17,290 and $47,540.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Odessa?
Typical rent of $1,444 a month takes 76.7% 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 Odessa, TX metro area.