Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Tennessee
Waiters and Waitresses in Tennessee earn a median of $27,760 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $27,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 52,120
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $15,080; the top 10% earn over $47,660. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,490 median in Tennessee
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30,550 median in Tennessee
- Bartenders$27,480 median in Tennessee
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,470 median in Tennessee
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30,670 median in Tennessee
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,470 median in Tennessee
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Tennessee
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Tennessee?
The median is $27,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $15,080 and the top 10% earn over $47,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−21% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.