Bartenders pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for bartenders is $18.07 an hour ($37,580 a year). About 13,020 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($34,340). Maryland ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bartenders in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $16.47 | $34,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.07 | $37,580 |
| 75% of workers | $24.77 | $51,530 |
| 90% of workers | $33.53 | $69,730 |
Bartenders pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $37,360 | 6,430 |
| Lexington Park | $36,950 | 390 |
| Salisbury | $34,890 | 230 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $33,620 | 670 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bartenders
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 121,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Maryland
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $33,660 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $36,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $42,450 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $37,820 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,500 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $37,020 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $36,650 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $36,800 |
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