Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #43 of 51 · TN
27.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $29,070 ≈ $14/hr
Median annual salary $27,760
Employment 52,120
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $15,080P25 $16,790 Median $27,760P75 $37,380P90 $47,660
About 80% of waiters and waitressess in Tennessee earn between $15,080 and $47,660. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean waiters and waitresses salary in Tennessee is $29,070, about 27.4% below the U.S. average ($40,060). That works out to roughly $14/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $29,390 | $31,580 | 19,490 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $28,210 | $31,460 | 1,800 |
| Knoxville, TN | $28,100 | $28,970 | 7,260 |
| Morristown, TN | $27,370 | $28,850 | 630 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $26,820 | $27,160 | 4,380 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $24,550 | $28,120 | 8,060 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $24,240 | $27,210 | 4,790 |
| Cleveland, TN | $23,300 | $25,860 | 720 |