Bartenders Salary in Salisbury, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salisbury, MD

Median annual salary $33,590 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.15
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $63,630
Employed locally 240
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $33,590
    75th
    $47,350
    90th
    $63,630

    Salisbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,592 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 48% Median Bartenders salary is 52% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Bartenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $50,070
    Lexington Park, MD $35,330
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $34,560
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $34,410
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200

    Related occupations in Salisbury, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,200
    Waiters and Waitresses $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,140
    Cooks, Restaurant $35,360
    Food Preparation Workers $31,200
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $33,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Salisbury?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Salisbury, MD is $16.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.00 or more per hour.

    Is Salisbury above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Salisbury, MD is 0.2% 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 Salisbury?

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