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Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$22,240

Mean: $27,720

~$17,347 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$10.69

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$724
State Income Tax-$0
Social Security-$1,379
Medicare-$322
Effective Tax Rate10.9%

Monthly Take-Home

$1,651

Annual Take-Home

$19,815

Monthly Budget in Longview

Housing / Rent$1,35082%
Food & Groceries$40024%
Transportation$35021%
Utilities$18011%
Healthcare$25015%
Monthly Shortfall-$879-53%
Financial Stress Level
DifficultBelow basic needs
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$22,240(+0% vs. local median)
Waiters and Waitresses salary in Longview, TX — median $22,240/year, range $17,190-$35,520

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$17,190

Median

$22,240

75th %

$35,520

Median is in the 28th percentile of the typical range

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About Waiters and Waitresses salaries in Longview, TX

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for waiters and waitresses in Longview, TX is $22,240. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $17,190 (25th percentile) to $35,520 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $10.69 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Career Outlook

3% growthAs fast as average (BLS 2024–2034)

Waitstaff employment is projected to grow 3% through 2034. Fine dining and upscale casual restaurants continue to seek experienced servers, while fast-casual and counter-service models are reshaping entry-level roles.

💡 Key insight: Servers at high-end restaurants in major cities can earn well above the median through tips, sometimes exceeding $60,000 annually.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a waiters and waitresses in Longview?

The median salary is $22,240 per year. The mean (average) salary is $27,720.

How much does a waiters and waitresses make per hour in Longview?

The estimated hourly rate is $10.69 per hour.

What is the salary range for waiters and waitresses in Longview?

Salaries typically range from $17,190 (25th percentile) to $35,520 (75th percentile).

Salary Conversion Table

How does $22,240 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$22,240$17,347
Monthly$1,853$1,446
Biweekly$855$667
Weekly$428$334
Hourly (40h/wk)$10.69$8.34
Hourly (35h/wk)$12.22$9.53
Hourly (30h/wk)$14.26$11.12
Daily (8h)$86$67

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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