Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in North Central Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,110 -12.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.47
10th percentile $20,800
90th percentile $35,450
Employed locally 220
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,800
    25th
    $24,270
    50th (median)
    $30,110
    75th
    $35,130
    90th
    $35,450

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Related occupations in North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,710
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,420
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,290
    Food Preparation Workers$26,750
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in North Central Tennessee is $14.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.04 or more per hour.

    Is North Central Tennessee above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in North Central Tennessee is 12.6% below the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $20,800 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,270.