Bartender Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median bartender in the Baltimore area earns $37,360 a year ($17.96 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($34,340) and 1% below the Maryland median ($37,580). Half of the 6,430 bartenders there earn between $33,120 and $51,910.
Median $37,360
10th: $31,20090th: $69,730
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,200 | $31,200 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $33,120 | $34,250 | $27,400 |
| Median | $37,360 | $37,580 | $34,340 |
| 75th percentile | $51,910 | $51,530 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $69,730 | $69,730 | $73,770 |
| Average | $45,020 | $45,180 | $40,790 |
| Jobs | 6,430 | 13,020 | 756,390 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 15th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for bartender pay. Highest: New York, NY ($61,220).
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- New York, NY: $61,220
- Seattle, WA: $58,180
- Washington, DC: $48,030
- Phoenix, AZ: $46,940
- Buffalo, NY: $46,920
- Virginia Beach, VA: $46,700
- Richmond, VA: $46,070
- Portland, OR: $45,590
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- Fast Food Worker: $33,090
- Waiter: $36,170
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- Food Service Supervisor: $38,760
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.