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Which U.S. states tip most? A new study breaks down gratuity rates across the country.

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Consumers spent an estimated $77.6 billion on tips for food purchased at restaurants, bars and other eateries in 2023 .

New Hampshire residents leave a gratuity of 16.07% of spending on food away from home.

Washington D.C. residents tip roughly 12.65% on average, according to LendingTree .

Federal minimum wage for tipped workers set at $ 2.13 an hour.

Many workers in service jobs lean heavily on tips to subsidize their income.

If passed, " No Tax on Tips " could offer relief to the 4 million people in the U.S. who work in tipped occupations.