Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $14.75 an hour ($30,670 a year). About 5,230 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). Tennessee ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.88 | $22,620 |
| 25% of workers | $13.29 | $27,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.75 | $30,670 |
| 75% of workers | $17.39 | $36,180 |
| 90% of workers | $22.47 | $46,750 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $33,830 | 2,240 |
| Memphis | $31,080 | 820 |
| Chattanooga | $30,740 | 350 |
| Cleveland | $30,640 | 40 |
| Knoxville | $29,100 | 620 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $28,430 | 140 |
| Jackson | $27,950 | 100 |
| Clarksville | $27,510 | 120 |
| Johnson City | $27,050 | 110 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food servers, nonrestaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 48,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,470 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $27,760 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $36,420 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $28,700 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $29,470 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,490 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $35,570 |
| Dishwashers | $30,530 |
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