Figure E
Poverty rates of non-tipped workers, tipped workers, and waiters and bartenders, by state tipped-minimum-wage level
| Nationwide | Low ($2.13 tipped minimum wage) | Medium (above $2.13 and below regular minimum wage) | Equal treatment (full minimum wage) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-tipped workers | 6.5% | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.8% |
| Tipped workers | 12.8% | 14.5% | 12.5% | 10.8% |
| Waiters/bartenders | 14.9% | 18.0% | 14.4% | 10.2% |
Source: Authors' analysis of Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement microdata, 2010–2012
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