Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Morristown, TN

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

Median annual salary $27,610 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.27
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $46,870
Employed locally 600
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $17,730
    50th (median)
    $27,610
    75th
    $37,230
    90th
    $46,870

    Morristown economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,130 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 47% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 53% 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
    Johnson City, TN $27,050
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $26,210
    Clarksville, TN-KY $25,970

    Related occupations in Morristown, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,080
    Cooks, Fast Food $27,370
    Cooks, Restaurant $33,060
    Food Preparation Workers $26,100
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Morristown, TN is $13.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Morristown, TN is 18.2% 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 Morristown?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Morristown, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,730.