SOC 35-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Waiters and Waitresses — College Station
College Station-Bryan, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in College Station, TX is $22,800 per year, substantially below the national median of $35,230 — a gap of 35.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in College Station, TX is $22,800 per year, substantially below the national median of $35,230 — a gap of 35.3%. Half of workers earn between $17,270 and $36,000. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $16,540 and the ninetieth at $47,530.
Employment stands at 2,410, or 18.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Antonio records the highest median at $28,110. Of the 360 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 357th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,540 | −53.1% |
| 25th | $17,270 | −51.0% |
| Median (50th) | $22,800 | −35.3% |
| 75th | $36,000 | +2.2% |
| 90th | $47,530 | +34.9% |
| Mean | $28,600 | −18.8% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Antonio | $28,110 | 20,320 | |
| 2 | Austin | $27,260 | 19,170 | |
| 3 | Sherman | $26,290 | 780 | |
| 4 | Dallas | $24,160 | 53,460 | |
| 5 | Midland | $23,700 | 1,560 | |
| 6 | Texarkana | $23,330 | 970 | |
| 7 | Waco | $23,010 | 1,680 | |
| 8 | Wichita Falls | $22,980 | 840 | |
| 9 | Killeen | $22,910 | 1,900 | |
| 10 | Corpus Christi | $22,820 | 3,390 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in College Station run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $22,800 goes as far as $23,481 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$22,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$23,481US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $22,800 a year, 35.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $16,540 to $47,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,410 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Antonio, at $28,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in College Station, TX?
The median annual wage is $22,800, or $10.96 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,230, so pay in College Station, TX is 35.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in College Station, TX earns more than $47,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $16,540 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in San Antonio, at $28,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,410 jobs in this occupation in College Station, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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