How much does a waiter and waitress make in Cleveland?
$23,300a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Cleveland, TN metro area. That is $11.20 an hour or $1,942 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.20
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among cities
- 315 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $23,300Highest 10%: $45,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| Median | $23,300 | $11.20 | |
| 75th | $30,160 | $14.50 | |
| 90th | $45,660 | $21.95 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Nashville, TN | $29,390 |
| Kingsport, TN | $28,210 |
| Knoxville, TN | $28,100 |
| Morristown, TN | $27,370 |
| Memphis, TN | $24,550 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $24,240 |
| Johnson City, TN | $22,070 |
| Clarksville, TN | $21,790 |
| Jackson, TN | $20,490 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,580 |
| Cook | $35,030 |
| Cook | $32,220 |
| Dishwasher | $28,450 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $26,140 |
| Host and Hostess | $26,130 |
| Bartender | $25,710 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $25,430 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $24,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, TN metro area is $11.20 ($23,300 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $23,300 against $35,230 nationally, 34% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $27,760, so Cleveland pays 16% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for waiter and waitress pay?
315 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $15,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,660 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.