Washington diners tip less, Toast data suggests
Washingtonians rank near the bottom when it comes to tipping at full-service restaurants, according to new data from restaurant tech firm Toast.
Why it matters: Tips remain a critical part of income for many restaurant workers, even in Washington, where employers are required to pay the full minimum wage on top of tips.
By the numbers: Nationwide, average tips rose slightly from 19.3% in Q4 2024 to 19.4% in Q1 2025, per Toast's latest restaurant trends report.
Washington diners tip an average of 17.8%
California is the only state that tips less, at 17.3%.
Delaware, West Virginia and New Hampshire top the list, tipping nearly 21% or more, per the report.
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