salary$28,110 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$17,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,800per year
Jobs in the area20,320people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford San Antonio?
Expensive. Rent of $1,463 a month takes 62.5% 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 San Antonio, TX?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX area is $28,110 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $17,070 and $47,800.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in San Antonio?
Typical rent of $1,463 a month takes 62.5% 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 San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area.