Florida’s economy relies heavily on tourism being one of its largest industries in one of the most visited states. People come from all over the nation, and beyond, to take advantage of its weather, beaches and amusement parks among its many attractions.
Many of those visitors make the most of their time in the state going out to the many restaurants and bars on offer while there, as well as the residents of the Sunshine State. That requires servers to wait on the tables and bartenders to prepare and serve drinks. Nationwide it is the third most common sector of the workforce.
But how much do those vital laborers earn? Despite the high necessity, not as much as other parts of the United States, but server’s salaries on average in Florida, including base pay and tips, are better than in the majority. But one’s take home pay depends on many factors and income is not the same for all servers. Here’s a look…
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