Poverty rates of tipped workers, nontipped workers, and waitstaff/bartenders by state tipped minimum wage level
| Low ($2.13) | Mid (between $2.13 and regular minimum wage) | Equal treatment (at regular minimum wage) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not tipped | 6.7% | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| All tipped workers | 14.8% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| Waitstaff & bartenders | 18.5% | 14.9% | 11.1% |
Source: EPI analysis of Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement microdata, 2013–2015