Bartenders Salary in Maryland
Bartenders in Maryland earn a median of $37,580 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,580
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,020
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $69,730. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Maryland
Similar jobs in Maryland
- Waiters and Waitresses$36,750 median in Maryland
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36,650 median in Maryland
- Gambling Dealers$31,740 median in Maryland
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34,860 median in Maryland
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$37,020 median in Maryland
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37,690 median in Maryland
Bartenders pay in Maryland
How much do bartenders make in Maryland?
The median is $37,580 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $69,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.