The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Knoxville, TN is $28,100 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,870.
Pay spans roughly $15,080 at the 10th percentile to $46,930 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.51 per hour. An estimated 7,410 people work as waiters and waitresses in Knoxville, TN.
| Median (annual) | $28,100 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,870 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.51 |
| 10th percentile | $15,080 |
| 90th percentile | $46,930 |
| Employment | 7,410 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.