SOC 35-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Waiters and Waitresses — Sherman
Sherman-Denison, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Sherman, TX is $26,290 per year, substantially below the national median of $35,230 — a gap of 25.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Sherman, TX is $26,290 per year, substantially below the national median of $35,230 — a gap of 25.4%. Pay ranges from under $16,860 at the tenth percentile to more than $45,520 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $17,850 to $35,980.
Employment stands at 780, or 14.7 jobs per thousand held locally. San Antonio leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $28,110. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 212th of 216 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,860 | −52.1% |
| 25th | $17,850 | −49.3% |
| Median (50th) | $26,290 | −25.4% |
| 75th | $35,980 | +2.1% |
| 90th | $45,520 | +29.2% |
| Mean | $28,980 | −17.7% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Antonio | $28,110 | 20,320 | |
| 2 | Austin | $27,260 | 19,170 | |
| 3 | Dallas | $24,160 | 53,460 | |
| 4 | Midland | $23,700 | 1,560 | |
| 5 | Texarkana | $23,330 | 970 | |
| 6 | Waco | $23,010 | 1,680 | |
| 7 | Wichita Falls | $22,980 | 840 | |
| 8 | Killeen | $22,910 | 1,900 | |
| 9 | Corpus Christi | $22,820 | 3,390 | |
| 10 | College Station | $22,800 | 2,410 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sherman run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $26,290 goes as far as $27,075 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$26,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$27,075US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $26,290 a year, 25.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $16,860 to $45,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 780 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 Sherman, TX?
The median annual wage is $26,290, or $12.64 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 Sherman, TX is 25.4% 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 Sherman, TX earns more than $45,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $16,860 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 780 jobs in this occupation in Sherman, 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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