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Maryland Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Basic minimum wage
- $15.00/hr
- State law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $31,200
- 52 weeks
- Maryland median wage
- $28.61/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 52%
Basic minimum rates
Hourly rate and who it applies to
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| Applies to | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Covered employers | $15.00 |
Lowest paying jobs in Maryland
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | 1,770 | $31,740 | $39,950 |
| Cooks, All Other | 610 | $32,150 | $36,640 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 680 | $32,950 | $35,770 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | 10,960 | $33,320 | $34,260 |
| Passenger Attendants | 950 | $33,350 | $36,750 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 49,380 | $33,660 | $34,210 |
| Dietetic Technicians | 1,670 | $33,710 | $36,270 |
| Dishwashers | 9,310 | $34,030 | $34,590 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 1,770 | $34,020 | $34,740 |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | 480 | $34,390 | $35,340 |
| Cashiers | 49,910 | $34,390 | $35,250 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 4,160 | $34,520 | $34,970 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Maryland?
- The basic minimum wage in Maryland is $15.00 an hour.
- How much is the Maryland minimum wage per year?
- At $15.00 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $31,200 before taxes.