DOL Median (Maryland)
$18,034
vs National
-9.8%
National: $20,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$15,480
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$18,034
-9.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$20,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Waiters and Waitresses in Maryland earns $18,034 in nominal terms, which is 9.8% below the national average of $20,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 116.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $15,480 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Maryland
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ACJ Restaurant | $21,352 | 2 |
| Prasobsuk Inc. | $20,017 | 7 |
| J E DING CORP | $20,000 | 1 |
| Little Spice, Inc, | $18,075 | 1 |
| Thai Cuisine | $18,034 | 1 |
| Aquatic Thai, Inc. | $16,827 | 5 |
| Thai Pavilion National Harbor | N/A | 1 |
| HHCC, INC | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Waiters and Waitresses
San Francisco, CA · $125,000SUNNYSIDE, NE · $42,702BROOKLYN, NE · $40,000Brookfield, IL · $36,234Greenwood Village, CO · $36,000Top-Paying Roles in Maryland
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How much does a Waiters and Waitresses make in Maryland?
The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Maryland is $18,034 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Maryland a good place to work as a Waiters and Waitresses?
A Waiters and Waitresses in Maryland earns 9.8% less than the national median of $20,000, or $15,480 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.