Growth in the number of full-service restaurant establishments and employment by type of tipped wage, 2011–2014
| Equal treatment states | States with a lower tipped minimum wage | |
|---|---|---|
| Growth in the number of establishments | 6.0% | 4.1% |
| Growth in employment | 13.2% | 9.1% |
Note: Equal treatment states are states that have the same minimum wage for all workers. Equal treatment states include Alaska, California, Hawaii, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Source: Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2011-2014)