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America's biggest tippers revealed: The 5 most and least 'generous' states
- South Carolina tops tipping at an average of 20.71%, the only state above 20%.
- The national average tip rate is 15.46%, within the 15%–20% range.
- Wisconsin and Connecticut follow SC with top tips around 19% and 18% respectively.
- Oregon has the lowest tipping rate at about 13.10%.
- Barbers and beauty providers show the highest tip percentages overall at ~17%.
- Federal tipped minimum wage of $2.13/hour still exists in several states.
- Experts warn that wage policies shape tipping generosity more than culture alone.
- Digital prompts on payments may inflate tips despite stable percentages.
- Inflation and higher menu prices contribute to larger tip totals.
- The report analyzed 177 business categories across 6,214 merchants in 2025.
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