How much does a waiter and waitress make in Baltimore?
$36,170a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $17.39 an hour or $3,014 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.39
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 120 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 19,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,170Highest 10%: $60,650
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,980 | $15.38 | |
| Median | $36,170 | $17.39 | |
| 75th | $47,460 | $22.82 | |
| 90th | $60,650 | $29.16 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Washington, DC | $46,040 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,570 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $35,550 |
| Salisbury, MD | $35,080 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $34,470 |
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 |
| Food Server | $35,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $17.39 ($36,170 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $36,170 against $35,230 nationally, 3% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $36,750, so Baltimore pays 2% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for waiter and waitress pay?
120 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,650 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.