Fast Food Worker Salary in Baltimore, MD
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The median fast food worker in the Baltimore area earns $33,090 a year ($15.91 an hour), 6% above the U.S. median ($31,200) and 2% below the Maryland median ($33,660). Half of the 21,090 fast food workers there earn between $31,340 and $34,730.
Median $33,090
10th: $31,20090th: $36,150
| Annual pay | Baltimore area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,200 | $31,200 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $31,340 | $31,280 | $27,700 |
| Median | $33,090 | $33,660 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $34,730 | $35,600 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $36,150 | $37,390 | $42,650 |
| Average | $33,820 | $34,210 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 21,090 | 49,380 | 3,854,050 |
Baltimore, MD ranks 18th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for fast food worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($44,570).
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Check my payFast food worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $44,570
- San Francisco, CA: $43,870
- Sacramento, CA: $42,860
- Riverside, CA: $42,280
- San Diego, CA: $42,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $42,110
- Seattle, WA: $39,150
- Denver, CO: $37,070
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Similar jobs in Baltimore, MD
- Waiter: $36,170
- Bartender: $37,360
- Restaurant Cook: $37,420
- Food Service Supervisor: $38,760
- Food Preparation Worker: $35,080
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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.