Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Jackson, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, TN

Median annual salary $22,280 -34% vs national
Median hourly $10.71
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $47,310
Employed locally 930
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $17,460
    50th (median)
    $22,280
    75th
    $36,570
    90th
    $47,310

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 38% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $30,300
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $28,100
    Knoxville, TN $28,100
    Morristown, TN $27,610
    Johnson City, TN $27,050
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $26,210

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,430
    Food Preparation Workers $25,950
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,250
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $32,010
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Jackson, TN is $10.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.89 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Jackson, TN is 34% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Jackson?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,460.