Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Maryland
Fast Food and Counter Workers in Maryland earn an average of $34,210 a year. That is $2,060 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $32,150. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $35,550.
Top-paying Maryland metro areas
Average pay for fast food and counter workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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Where Maryland fast food and counter workers work
Average pay by state
Maryland vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $32,150 | $15.46 |
| Maryland | $34,210 | $16.45 |
| District of Columbia | $39,840 | $19.16 |
| Delaware | $33,650 | $16.18 |
| Virginia | $31,930 | $15.35 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,930 | $13.91 |
| West Virginia | $26,780 | $12.88 |
Related jobs in Maryland
- Waiters and Waitresses$43,950
- Bartenders$45,180
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37,060
- Cooks, Restaurant$40,120
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,460
- Food Preparation Workers$37,090
Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do fast food and counter workers make in Maryland?
The average is $34,210 a year, and the median is $33,660. That is $2,060 (6%) more than the U.S. average of $32,150.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$16.45 an hour on average; the median is $16.18.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($35,550), followed by Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD ($33,820). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($31,880).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #16 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.