How much does a waiter and waitress make in Maryland?
$36,750a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Maryland. That is $17.67 an hour or $3,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.67
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 38,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,750Highest 10%: $62,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $32,820 | $15.78 | |
| Median | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| 75th | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| 90th | $62,210 | $29.91 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $46,040 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $36,570 |
| Baltimore, MD | $36,170 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $35,550 |
| Salisbury, MD | $35,080 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $34,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 15. Michigan | $37,760 |
| 16. New Mexico | $36,920 |
| 17. Delaware | $36,880 |
| 18. Maryland | $36,750 |
| 19. Ohio | $36,700 |
| 20. Florida | $36,150 |
| 21. Kansas | $36,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $17.67 ($36,750 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $36,750 against $35,230 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Maryland rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Maryland ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $46,040 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.