Maine Stands Out as One of America’s Highest Tipping States

We know how generous Maine and we Mainers are and can be—but when it comes to how much we tip, here’s some literal, tangible proof of it.

Lately, there’s been plenty of talk about tipping, from new tax debates to post-pandemic changes in culture. So, where does Maine rank compared to the rest of the country when it comes to tipping?

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Well, having said that, how do we know how much the average Mainer tips? Did someone go table to table and ask each patron?

Axios put together its ‘America’s Best Tippers’ report using data from restaurants that use Toast, a popular point-of-sale system. The results only reflect digital transactions, meaning cash tips aren’t included in the numbers.

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Alright, with that covered—how much does the average Mainer actually tip, and where do we stand compared to other states?

According to a recent report from Axios highlighting ‘America’s Best Tippers,’ Maine’s average tip is 20.4%, ranking 8th in the country and nearly 2% higher than the national average.

The states leading the way in tipping are Delaware at 22.1%, West Virginia at 21.0%, and New Hampshire at 20.9%.

Axios continues that the lowest tipping states are California (17.3%) and Washington (17.8%), both well below the national average of 18.8%.

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And there you have it! We now have proof that Maine and Mainers are more generous—at least if you consider high tipping generous—as we tip, on average, above 20% at restaurants.

What are your thoughts on these results from Axios? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app.

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