Baristas Salary in Maryland
Baristas in Maryland earn a median of $33,660 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Fast Food and Counter Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $33,660
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 49,380
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $37,390. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$44,130 median in Maryland
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$37,020 median in Maryland
- Cooks, Fast Food$33,320 median in Maryland
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,660 median in Maryland
- Waiters and Waitresses$36,750 median in Maryland
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36,650 median in Maryland
Baristas pay in Maryland
How much do baristas make in Maryland?
The median is $33,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $37,390. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+8% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.