Busser Salary in Maryland (2026)
$17.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,379/year ($2,532/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $39,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,240 Busser jobs in Maryland (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Busser salary of $37,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,379 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $37,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,262 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,832 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,547 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,379 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,532 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Maryland?
- The median Busser salary in Maryland is $37,020 per year ($17.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,120 and $39,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $37,020, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $30,379 per year ($2,532 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 13,240 Busser jobs in Maryland in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Maryland state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Maryland.