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Food Prep Worker Salary in Maryland (2026)
$17.07 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,230/year ($2,436/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,290 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,890 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 13,280 Food Prep Worker jobs in Maryland (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $35,500 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 $29,230 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $35,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,080 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,716 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,475 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,230 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,436 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in Maryland?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in Maryland is $35,500 per year ($17.07 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,020 and $38,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $35,500, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $29,230 per year ($2,436 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Food Prep Worker jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 13,280 Food Prep Worker 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.