Special Report

States Where People Leave the Best Tips

45. New York
> Avg. tip: 18.7%
> Avg. tip at quick-service restaurants: 15.4%
> Avg. tip at full-service restaurants: 19.2%

44. Louisiana
> Avg. tip: 18.8%
> Avg. tip at quick-service restaurants: 16.5%
> Avg. tip at full-service restaurants: 19.3%

43. Texas
> Avg. tip: 18.9%
> Avg. tip at quick-service restaurants: 15.8%
> Avg. tip at full-service restaurants: 19.7%

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42. New Mexico
> Avg. tip: 18.9%
> Avg. tip at quick-service restaurants: 14.4%
> Avg. tip at full-service restaurants: 20.2%

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41. New Jersey
> Avg. tip: 19.0%
> Avg. tip at quick-service restaurants: 14.6%
> Avg. tip at full-service restaurants: 19.7%

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