Bartenders Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,950 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.32
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $65,960
Employed locally 1,240
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $33,950
    75th
    $45,330
    90th
    $65,960

    Top-paying metros for Bartenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,300
    Hawaii $68,820
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,480
    New York $60,750
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $32,450
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,200
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $40,290
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $32,880
    Food Preparation Workers $31,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Maryland is $16.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.04 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Maryland is 1.3% above the national median of $33,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bartenders in Maryland?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.