Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Maryland

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

Median annual salary $32,450 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.60
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $60,440
Employed locally 2,910
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $32,450
    75th
    $43,940
    90th
    $60,440

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,200
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,470
    Bartenders $33,950
    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 Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Maryland is $15.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.24 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Maryland is 3.9% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Maryland?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (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.