The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Maryland is $35,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,640.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $60,980 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.89 per hour. An estimated 37,680 people work as waiters and waitresses in Maryland.
| Median (annual) | $35,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,640 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.89 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $60,980 |
| Employment | 37,680 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.