Where do taxidermists make the most money?

No, waiters do not typically earn only $2 an hour. Under federal law, the tipped minimum wage is set at $2.13 per hour; however, this amount is not intended to be the total earnings for waitstaff. Employers are required to ensure that when combined with tips, the employee's total earnings reach at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. If tips combined with the $2.13 hourly wage do not meet this threshold, the employer must make up the difference. Additionally, many states have established higher minimum wages for tipped employees, which can result in higher base wages than the federal standard. This system allows for flexibility but also places the responsibility on employers to ensure employees earn a fair minimum wage through tips and wages combined.