Waiters and Waitresses Salary in North Central Tennessee

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

Median annual salary $22,370 -33.7% vs national
Median hourly $10.75
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $45,750
Employed locally 1,620
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $17,390
    50th (median)
    $22,370
    75th
    $34,930
    90th
    $45,750

    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

    Related occupations in North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,420
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,290
    Food Preparation Workers $26,750
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,680
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in North Central Tennessee is $10.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.83 or more per hour.

    Is North Central Tennessee above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in North Central Tennessee is 33.7% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $17,390.