SOC 35-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — Maryland
Maryland · 4 metro areas compared
At $42,450, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Maryland tracks the national median of $44,080 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $42,450, median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Maryland tracks the national median of $44,080 closely. Pay ranges from under $35,140 at the tenth percentile to more than $63,470 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,660 to $55,320.
Employment stands at 20,150, or 7.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Maryland ranks number 26th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Baltimore records the highest median at $38,760. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 620th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,140 | −20.3% |
| 25th | $36,660 | −16.8% |
| Median (50th) | $42,450 | −3.7% |
| 75th | $55,320 | +25.5% |
| 90th | $63,470 | +44.0% |
| Mean | $46,460 | +5.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $38,760 | 10,940 | |
| 2 | Salisbury | $37,860 | 510 | |
| 3 | Lexington Park | $37,660 | 580 | |
| 4 | Hagerstown | $35,800 | 890 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $42,450 buys what $40,429 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,429US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,450 a year, 3.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,140 to $63,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 20,150 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 26th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $38,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $42,450, or $20.41 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,080, so pay in Maryland is 3.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maryland earns more than $63,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,140 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Baltimore, at $38,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 20,150 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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