commonly tipped occupations vs. non commonly tipped occupations.

These are jobs where tipping is a standard or expected part of compensation in many places (especially in the U.S.).

Category	Occupation	Typical Tip Expectation
Food & Beverage	Restaurant servers, bartenders, baristas, delivery drivers	15–25% of bill or $2–5 per delivery
Hospitality	Hotel housekeepers, bellhops, valets, concierges	$1–5 per service
Transportation	Taxi/rideshare drivers, airport skycaps, limo drivers	10–20% of fare
Personal Care	Hair stylists, barbers, manicurists, massage therapists	15–25% of service cost
Entertainment & Leisure	Casino dealers, tour guides, coat check attendants, musicians (in venues)	$1–5 or 10–20%
Home Services	Pet groomers, cleaners, movers, landscapers (sometimes)	$10–20 or 10–15% per job

These roles typically earn a set wage or salary; tipping is uncommon or inappropriate unless exceptional personal service is provided.

Category	Occupation	Typical Tip Expectation
Professional Services	Doctors, nurses, dentists, therapists, lawyers, accountants	Ethical/professional boundaries; salaried compensation
Education	Hotel housekeepers, bellhops, valets, concierges	Usually public sector; appreciation shown via gifts, not cash
Retail & Customer Service	Cashiers, sales associates, store clerks	Paid hourly or by commission; not tip-based
Public Service & Safety	Police, firefighters, postal workers, sanitation workers	Government employees—tips can be considered bribes
Office & Corporate Roles	Administrative assistants, managers, IT staff, engineers	Salaried positions; tipping not part of compensation
Trades & Maintenance	Plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians	Set labor fees; may accept small gratuities for extra effort, but not expected

Type	Norm	Example
Commonly Tipped	Customer-facing, service-based, lower base pay	Servers, valets, stylists
Not Commonly Tipped	Licensed, salaried, or government roles	Doctors, teachers, retail staff