How much does a bartender make in Maryland?
$37,580a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Maryland. That is $18.07 an hour or $3,132 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.07
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $37,580Highest 10%: $69,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $34,250 | $16.47 | |
| Median | $37,580 | $18.07 | |
| 75th | $51,530 | $24.77 | |
| 90th | $69,730 | $33.52 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $48,030 |
| Baltimore, MD | $37,360 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $36,950 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,040 |
| Salisbury, MD | $34,890 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $33,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 10. Oregon | $38,900 |
| 11. Connecticut | $38,780 |
| 12. Colorado | $38,170 |
| 13. Maryland | $37,580 |
| 14. Massachusetts | $37,440 |
| 15. New Mexico | $36,980 |
| 16. Delaware | $36,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $18.07 ($37,580 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $37,580 against $34,340 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Maryland rank for bartender pay?
Maryland ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays bartenders the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $48,030 a year.
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.