California, Washington Are Nation’s Biggest Tightwads When It Comes To Tipping
1 sourceUpdated Apr 6, 2026
California and Washington state led the nation with the lowest average tip rates at restaurants in the final quarter of 2025. Residents in both states tipped nearly 2% lower on average than the national average of 19.2%…
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