Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Tennessee

Median Salary

$27,760

per year

Hourly Rate

$13.35

per hour

Employment

52,120

in Tennessee

vs. National Avg

-21.2%

National: $35,230

Compared to the national median of $35,230, Tennessee pays 21.2% LESS for Waiters and Waitresses positions.

Purchasing Power

$30,339

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

91.5

9% below national avg

Rent/Income

54%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in Tennessee

10th

$15,080

25th

$16,790

Median

$27,760

75th

$37,380

90th

$47,660

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).