Bartenders pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,120 or more. The middle half of bartenders in Hagerstown earn between $31,200 and $46,750.
- $22K10th
- $31K25th
- $34KMedian
- $47K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,850 | $3,321 | $19.16 |
| Median | $33,620 | $2,802 | $16.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,750 | $3,896 | $22.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bartenders pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Bartenders in Hagerstown earn 12% less than the Maryland average ($45,180) and about the same as the U.S. average ($40,790). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $34,340.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $39,850 | $33,620 | $22,210 | $61,120 | 670 |
| Maryland | $45,180 | $37,580 | $31,200 | $69,730 | 13,020 |
| United States | $40,790 | $34,340 | $20,110 | $73,770 | 756,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bartenders salary after taxes in Hagerstown
On the average salary of $39,850, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $32,518 a year, or $2,710 a month and $1,251 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $33,161 | $2,763 |
| Working in MD | $32,518 | $2,710 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for bartenders? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $39,850 buys what about $42,317 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Bartenders salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 4th of 4 Maryland metro areas for this job; Baltimore pays the most ($45,020).
- Baltimore$45,020
- Lexington Park$44,240
- Salisbury$43,310
- Hagerstown$39,850
Highest-paying cities for bartenders
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,360).
- Kahului, HI$91,360
- Honolulu, HI$72,660
- New York, NY$63,630
- Seattle, WA$62,090
- Portland, ME$60,600
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Bartenders salary in Hagerstown: questions
How much do bartenders make an hour in Hagerstown?
$19.16 an hour on average, and $16.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bartenders salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bartenders take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $32,518 a year ($2,710 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,850. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do bartenders earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($40,790).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3011; area Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.28, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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