How much does a bartender make in Baltimore?
$37,360a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $17.96 an hour or $3,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.96
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 6,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $37,360Highest 10%: $69,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $33,120 | $15.92 | |
| Median | $37,360 | $17.96 | |
| 75th | $51,910 | $24.96 | |
| 90th | $69,730 | $33.52 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| Washington, DC | $48,030 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $36,950 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,040 |
| Salisbury, MD | $34,890 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $33,620 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $59,290 |
| Cook | $39,960 |
| Cook | $39,310 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,760 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $37,540 |
| Cook | $37,420 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $37,390 |
| Cook | $36,460 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,170 |
| Food Server | $35,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $17.96 ($37,360 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $37,360 against $34,340 nationally, 9% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $37,580, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for bartender pay?
81 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,730 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.