DOL Median (Texas)
$17,025
vs National
-14.9%
National: $20,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$18,365
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$17,025
-14.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$20,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Waiters and Waitresses in Texas earns $17,025 in nominal terms, which is 14.9% below the national average of $20,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $18,365 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| MTM Plaza Inc | $21,000 | 1 |
| Deli King Dallas Corp. | $17,035 | 1 |
| CHABA THAI BISTRO | $17,014 | 3 |
| YOUNG STORE KOREAN FOOD | N/A | 1 |
| Aqua Cocktail LLC | N/A | 4 |
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San Francisco, CA · $125,000SUNNYSIDE, NE · $42,702BROOKLYN, NE · $40,000Brookfield, IL · $36,234Greenwood Village, CO · $36,000Top-Paying Roles in Texas
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How much does a Waiters and Waitresses make in Texas?
The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Texas is $17,025 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Waiters and Waitresses?
A Waiters and Waitresses in Texas earns 14.9% less than the national median of $20,000, or $18,365 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.