How much does a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) make in Tennessee?

The median Food Server (Non-Restaurant) salary in Tennessee is $30,670 per year ($14.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,630 and $36,180.

What is the take-home pay for a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) in Tennessee?

On the median salary of $30,670, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $26,823 per year ($2,235 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 12.5%.

How many Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs are there in Tennessee?

BLS counts 5,230 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).

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Food Server (Non-Restaurant) Salary in Tennessee (2026)

$30,670 /year median

$14.75 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,823/year ($2,235/month) for a single filer

Food Server (Non-Restaurant) pay range in Tennessee

Percentile	Annual wage	Meaning
10th percentile (entry)	$22,620	Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this
25th percentile	$27,630	A quarter earn less
Median (50th)	$30,670	Half earn more, half earn less
75th percentile	$36,180	Top quarter starts here
90th percentile (top)	$46,750	Highest-paid 10% earn more than this

BLS reports 5,230 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 35-3041, “Food Servers, Nonrestaurant”).

Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee

A median Food Server (Non-Restaurant) salary of $30,670 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $26,823 — an effective tax rate of 12.5%.

Gross (median)	$30,670
Federal income tax	−$1,500
Social Security + Medicare	−$2,346
Tennessee state income tax	−$0
Take-home (annual)	$26,823
Take-home (monthly)	$2,235

Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) make in Tennessee?: The median Food Server (Non-Restaurant) salary in Tennessee is $30,670 per year ($14.75 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $27,630 and $36,180.
What is the take-home pay for a Food Server (Non-Restaurant) in Tennessee?: On the median salary of $30,670, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $26,823 per year ($2,235 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 12.5%.
How many Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs are there in Tennessee?: BLS counts 5,230 Food Server (Non-Restaurant) jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).

Top-paying states for Food Server (Non-Restaurant)s

New York $39,370 California $39,010 Colorado $38,900 Washington $38,870 Alaska $38,090 District of Columbia $37,920 Hawaii $37,920 Maine $37,680

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Sources and methodology

Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Tennessee state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.

BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Tennessee.