BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Maryland

$38,340 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$18.43 per hour

▲ 12.0% above U.S. average11th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$38,340per year
Median$37,020per year
Hourly$18.43per hour
10th – 90th percentile$31,840 – $45,930per year

Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers Pay Range in Maryland

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$31,840
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$34,120
  • 50th Percentile — Median$37,020
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$39,370
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$45,930

Half of Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Maryland earn more than $37,020. The top 10% make $45,930 or more, while entry-level workers start around $31,840.

Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Maryland: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Maryland ranks 11th of 51 states for Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers pay, at $38,340 per year (12.0% above the U.S. average of $34,230).
  • 13,240 people work as Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Maryland — 2.4% of all U.S. Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.37: Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers jobs are more concentrated in Maryland than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,840; the top 10% earn over $45,930.
  • Hourly equivalent: $18.43 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Hawaii at $51,160.
  • Among hospitality jobs in Maryland, Chefs and Head Cooks pays the most ($65,930).

Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers Job Market in Maryland

Key factors affecting compensation

Maryland's key industries are Government, Healthcare, Technology, and its job market is rated strong. Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers here earn $38,340 on average, placing the state 11th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.15 (U.S. = 1.00), a Maryland salary of $38,340 is roughly equivalent to $33,339 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, California ($40,660), Arizona ($39,750), Massachusetts ($39,220) are the closest alternatives for Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary in Maryland?

The average Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers salary in Maryland is $38,340 per year (median $37,020), which is 12.0% above the national average of $34,230.

How does Maryland rank for Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers pay?

Maryland ranks 11th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Hawaii ($51,160/yr).

How much do entry-level Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers make in Maryland?

The lowest-paid 10% of Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Maryland earn about $31,840 per year and the 25th percentile is $34,120.

How much do Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers make per hour in Maryland?

About $18.43 per hour, based on the $38,340 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers work in Maryland?

BLS counts 13,240 Dining Room Attendants and Bartender Helpers jobs in Maryland (OEWS May 2025).

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