Do you consider yourself a good tipper? When you tip, which percentage do you typically leave? The website www.upgradedpoints.com has released new data that reveals where people are tipping the most across the country. The website is a travel site that normally focuses on points and rewards but put this list out earlier this week. They aren’t just referring to tipping at restaurants. They focus on bars, restaurants, delivery services, driving services and more. The founder of “Upgraded Points says “The income of service employees depends on tipping in America. This is especially true in restaurants, but also in delivery services and other service industries… Our study revealed some surprising facts about this practice in the U.S. – for instance, it is not always those living in the wealthiest states who tip the most.”
As far as statistics go, according to this survey the stingiest state for tipping according to Upgraded Points data, is California, with 74.5 percent of residents tipping their servers 15 percent or below. Oregon came in second. Rounding out the top 5 is Idaho, Maryland and Wisconsin.
As far as who tips and for what, a total of 87.8% of people surveyed say they tip no matter what. However, over 70% say they won’t tip on take out or if they have to pick food up themselves.
Let’s take a look at the best tipping states and the worst tipping states in America, the top 5.
Best tipping states: #5 Iowa at 15.7%
15.7% of Iowa residents tip 25% or more.
ADEL, IOWA – OCTOBER 29: GOP Senate candidate Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), C, speaks at a campaign event at Big Al’s BBQ restaurant during her ‘Fighting for Iowa’ RV Tour on October 29, 2020 in Adel, Iowa. Ernst is in a tight race with Democratic challenger Theresa Greenfield in the upcoming general election on November 3rd. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Best tippers #4: Alabama
Alabama actually ties with Iowa with 15.7% of residents tipping 25% or higher.
DOTHAN, AL – JANUARY 15: Lorrie Morgan’s Hot Chicken resturant at the Country Crossing Grand Opening Kick-Off Celebration at Country Crossing on January 15, 2010 in Dothan, Alabama. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Webster & Associates)
Best tippers #3: North Carolina
North Carolina tippers show that 16% of them tip 25% or more.
MOUNT POCONO, PA – JULY 30: TV personality and chef Guy Fieri prepares a meal at his restaurant Guy Fieri’s Mt. Pocono Kitchen during the Guy Fieri Meet & Greet held at Mount Airy Casino Resort on July 30, 2016 in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images for Mount Airy Casino Resort)
Best tippers #2: Ohio
19.2% of people from Ohio tip 25% or more.
COLUMBUS, OH – SUNDAY, MARCH 15: Waiters and bartenders clean up bars and restaurants along North High Street in the Short North District on March 15, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the government would issue an order closing all bars and restaurants in Ohio beginning at 9 pm Sunday due to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
Best tippers #1: New Hampshire
19.6% of people tip 25% or more in New Hampshire
KEENE, NH – JANUARY 07: People gather in a restaurant for lunch after U.S. Sen. and Republican presidential contender John McCain (R-AZ), held a “The Mac is Back” rally in a nearby park January 7, 2008 in Keene, New Hampshire. The New Hampshire primaries are January 8 and McCain is banking on a win in the state. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Worst tippers #5: Wisconsin
50% of people in Wisconsin tip 15% or less.
KENOSHA, WISCONSIN – MAY 15: Customers eat and drink at the Brat Stop, a popular bar, restaurant and tourist attraction about 5 minutes from the Illinois border on May 15, 2020 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. In a 4-3 decision, the Wisconsin Supreme Court overturned the state’s stay-at-home order, deeming it “unlawful” and “unenforceable” allowing non-essential businesses to reopen this week. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Worst tippers #4: Maryland
50% of people from Maryland tip 15% or less
BETHESDA, MD – JUNE 12: A waiter at Raku, an Asian restaurant in Bethesda, wears a protective face mask as serve customers outdoors amid the coronavirus pandemic on June 12, 2020 in Bethesda, Maryland. Many streets are closed to vehicles in downtown Bethesda as Montgomery County continues its phase one easing of COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)
Worst tippers #2: Oregon
52% of people from Oregon tip 15% or less.
WOODBURN, OR – MAY 09: Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) has lunch at Luis’s Taqueria Mexican Restaurant May 9, 2008 in Woodburn, Oregon. Oregon will hold its Democratic primary on May 20. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Worst tippers #1: California
74.5% of people tip 15% or less.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 30: General view of atmosphere during Variety’s hitmaker of the month celebratory dinner at Mastro’s Steakhouse on November 30, 2021 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Harv)
