Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Waiters and Waitresses in Tennessee earn a median salary of $25,209 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -25.3% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 56,790 waiters and waitresses are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $21,840 to $30,300 depending on location.
$25,209
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$30,300
Highest paying metro
$21,840
Lowest paying metro
56,790
Employed in Tennessee
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $30,300 | $21,070 | $45,770 | 20,060 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $28,100 | $21,380 | $39,910 | 1,940 |
| Knoxville, TN | $28,100 | $19,610 | $37,940 | 7,410 |
| Morristown, TN | $27,610 | $17,730 | $37,230 | 600 |
| Johnson City, TN | $27,050 | $17,230 | $37,750 | 1,450 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $26,210 | $17,990 | $36,990 | 4,920 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $25,970 | $17,690 | $37,170 | 1,760 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $24,780 | $18,400 | $37,340 | 8,560 |
| East Tennessee | $23,400 | $17,620 | $36,860 | 4,350 |
| Cleveland, TN | $22,560 | $17,870 | $36,260 | 650 |
| North Central Tennessee | $22,370 | $17,390 | $34,930 | 1,620 |
| South Central Tennessee | $22,360 | $16,780 | $32,740 | 1,220 |
| Jackson, TN | $22,280 | $17,460 | $36,570 | 930 |
| West Tennessee | $21,840 | $17,280 | $33,360 | 1,320 |