Waiters and Waitresses salary
in Cleveland, TN
- Middle 50%
- $15,080–$30,160
- vs U.S. median
- -34%
- Metro rank
- #409 of 528
Waiters and Waitresses in the Cleveland, TN metro earn a median of $23,300 a year, based on BLS estimates for 720 jobs (May 2025). That is 34% below the U.S. median of $35,230 and 16% below the TN statewide median of $27,760. It ranks #409 of 528 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE720 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Waiters and Waitresses pay in other TN metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $29,390 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $28,210 |
| Knoxville, TN | $28,100 |
| Morristown, TN | $27,370 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $26,820 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $24,550 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $24,240 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $22,330 |
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Questions
What is the average Waiters and Waitresses salary in Cleveland?
The BLS median is $23,300 a year (May 2025). Half of the 720 jobs pay between $15,080 and $30,160. The 10th percentile is $15,080 and the 90th is $45,660.
Is Cleveland a high-paying metro for Waiters and Waitresses?
That is 34% below the U.S. median of $35,230 and 16% below the TN statewide median of $27,760. It ranks #409 of 528 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Waiters and Waitresses make an hour in Cleveland?
About $11.20 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $23,300 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $7.25–$14.50 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.