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Waiter / Waitress Salary in Maryland (2026)
$17.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,175/year ($2,515/month) for a single filer
Waiter / Waitress pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 38,120 Waiter / Waitress jobs in Maryland (occupation code 35-3031, “Waiters and Waitresses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Waiter / Waitress salary of $36,750 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 $30,175 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $36,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,230 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,811 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,534 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,175 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,515 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Waiter / Waitress make in Maryland?
- The median Waiter / Waitress salary in Maryland is $36,750 per year ($17.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,820 and $47,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Waiter / Waitress in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $36,750, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $30,175 per year ($2,515 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Waiter / Waitress jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 38,120 Waiter / Waitress 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.