Tipped workers in D.C. earn far less per hour than nontipped workers: Median hourly wages of nontipped workers, tipped workers, and servers and bartenders in the District of Columbia (2017 dollars)
| Median hourly wage | |
|---|---|
| Nontipped workers | $32.45 |
| Tipped workers | $14.41 |
| Servers & bartenders | $14.24 |
Notes: Wages include both base wages and tips. Data are for workers whose place of work is in the District of Columbia.
Source: EPI analysis of American Community Survey microdata, pooled years 2012–2016 (Ruggles et al. 2018)