salary$22,370 a year$11 an hour · median pay in the Tyler, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$16,150per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,890per year
Jobs in the area1,720people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Tyler?
Expensive. Rent of $1,389 a month takes 74.5% 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 Tyler, TX?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Tyler, TX area is $22,370 a year ($11 an hour). Most earn between $16,150 and $46,890.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Tyler?
Typical rent of $1,389 a month takes 74.5% 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 Tyler, TX metro area.