How much does a food server make in Baltimore?
$35,710a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $17.17 an hour or $2,976 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.17
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 3,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,550Median: $35,710Highest 10%: $40,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,550 | $15.17 | |
| 25th | $34,050 | $16.37 | |
| Median | $35,710 | $17.17 | |
| 75th | $37,310 | $17.94 | |
| 90th | $40,990 | $19.71 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Washington, DC | $37,540 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $36,650 |
| Salisbury, MD | $34,260 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $33,540 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $33,300 |
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 |
| Bartender | $37,360 |
| Cook | $36,460 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $17.17 ($35,710 a year).
Do food servers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $35,710 against $35,360 nationally, 1% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $36,650, so Baltimore pays 3% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for food server pay?
83 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,990 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.