SOC 35-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Waiters and Waitresses — Lubbock
Lubbock, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Lubbock, TX is $22,560 per year, substantially below the national median of $35,230 — a gap of 36.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Lubbock, TX is $22,560 per year, substantially below the national median of $35,230 — a gap of 36.0%. Half of workers earn between $16,950 and $35,490. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $16,290 and the ninetieth at $46,630.
The area has 3,040 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 18.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, San Antonio records the highest median at $28,110. Of the 398 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 394th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,290 | −53.8% |
| 25th | $16,950 | −51.9% |
| Median (50th) | $22,560 | −36.0% |
| 75th | $35,490 | +0.7% |
| 90th | $46,630 | +32.4% |
| Mean | $27,820 | −21.0% |
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 Lubbock run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $22,560 goes as far as $23,234 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$22,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$23,234US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $22,560 a year, 36.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $16,290 to $46,630 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,040 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 Lubbock, TX?
The median annual wage is $22,560, or $10.85 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 Lubbock, TX is 36.0% 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 Lubbock, TX earns more than $46,630 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $16,290 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 3,040 jobs in this occupation in Lubbock, 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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