How much does a food server make in Maryland?
$36,650a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Maryland. That is $17.62 an hour or $3,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.62
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,840Median: $36,650Highest 10%: $42,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,840 | $15.31 | |
| 25th | $34,450 | $16.56 | |
| Median | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 75th | $38,660 | $18.59 | |
| 90th | $42,930 | $20.64 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $37,540 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $36,650 |
| Baltimore, MD | $35,710 |
| Salisbury, MD | $34,260 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $33,540 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $33,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 10. North Dakota | $36,910 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $36,750 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $36,710 |
| 13. Maryland | $36,650 |
| 14. Oregon | $36,620 |
| 15. New Jersey | $36,390 |
| 16. Nevada | $36,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $17.62 ($36,650 a year).
Do food servers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $36,650 against $35,360 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Maryland rank for food server pay?
Maryland ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays food servers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $37,540 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.