Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Tennessee
Median annual wage in Tennessee: $27,760 -21.2% vs national
Tennessee vs United States
| Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $27,760 | $35,230 |
| Median hourly | $13.35 | $16.94 |
| Employment | 52,120 | 2,270,910 |
| Location quotient | 1.09 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Tennessee) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
How to interpret these figures
The mean wage of $29,070 sits 4.7% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average waiters and waitresses salary in Tennessee?
The median annual wage in Tennessee is $27,760 ($13.35 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Tennessee compare to the national average for waiters and waitresses?
The Tennessee median of $27,760 is 21.2% lower than the U.S. median of $35,230.
How many waiters and waitresses work in Tennessee?
Approximately 52,120 are employed in Tennessee, per BLS OES.