The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Cleveland, TN is $22,560 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $27,760.
Pay spans roughly $15,080 at the 10th percentile to $45,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $10.85 per hour. An estimated 650 people work as waiters and waitresses in Cleveland, TN.
| Median (annual) | $22,560 |
| Mean (annual) | $27,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $10.85 |
| 10th percentile | $15,080 |
| 90th percentile | $45,590 |
| Employment | 650 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.