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Oregon diners leave higher tips than West Coast neighbors

A choropleth map of the United States showing the average tip among restaurants on the Toast platform as of Q4 2025. The national average tip is 18.8%. California has the lowest average tip, 17.2%, while Delaware has the highest, 21.8%.

Average restaurant tip, Q4 2025

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