North Carolina residents are the 5th-best tippers in the country

Deeandra Michel,
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Tipping screens are everywhere these days, and how consumers feel about them varies just as much as how much they tip. Researchers at LendingTree found that Americans spent $78 billion on tips, and North Carolina residents are the 5th-best tippers in the country.
The team analyzed data to find how much Americans spend on tips and which states are the best tippers.
Here’s a quick look at the report: 
  • Americans spent a total of $77.6 billion on tips. On average, they tipped 15.02% at full-service restaurants. At limited-service restaurants, bars, and similar establishments, the average tip was 6.75%.
  • North Carolina residents are the 5th-best tippers in the country, leaving an average tip of 9.75%.
    • (These percentages include tips for full-service restaurants, limited-service restaurants, and drinking establishments, among others.)
  • New Hampshire residents are the best tippers, with average tips of 16.07%.
  • Utah residents are the worst tippers, tipping just 4.09%. Mississippi follows at 4.91%, with Idaho close behind at 5.10%.