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Barista salary
Average barista salary
$14.2
How much does a barista make?
The average barista salary in the United States is $29,528. Barista salaries typically range between $22,000 and $38,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for baristas is $14.2 per hour.
Barista salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Baristas earn the highest average salary in Maine.
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Where can a Barista earn more?
Barista salary estimates from across the web
Average barista salary by state
Highest paying states for baristas
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $29,476 | $14.17 |
| 2 | Arizona | $29,064 | $13.97 |
| 3 | Maine | $30,990 | $14.90 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $29,059 | $13.97 |
| 5 | Michigan | $28,700 | $13.80 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $30,202 | $14.52 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $30,764 | $14.79 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $30,896 | $14.85 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $28,276 | $13.59 |
| 10 | California | $30,212 | $14.53 |
| 11 | New York | $29,821 | $14.34 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $30,654 | $14.74 |
| 13 | Ohio | $28,051 | $13.49 |
| 14 | Oregon | $28,725 | $13.81 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $29,534 | $14.20 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $27,798 | $13.36 |
| 17 | Indiana | $27,560 | $13.25 |
| 18 | Vermont | $30,820 | $14.82 |
| 19 | Washington | $28,033 | $13.48 |
| 20 | Idaho | $27,899 | $13.41 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $27,264 | $13.11 |
| 22 | Delaware | $28,675 | $13.79 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $27,691 | $13.31 |
| 24 | Illinois | $27,825 | $13.38 |
| 25 | Colorado | $27,226 | $13.09 |
| 26 | Utah | $27,939 | $13.43 |
| 27 | Iowa | $27,457 | $13.20 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $28,079 | $13.50 |
| 29 | Maryland | $28,237 | $13.58 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $28,138 | $13.53 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $28,038 | $13.48 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $30,060 | $14.45 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $27,435 | $13.19 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $27,087 | $13.02 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $26,757 | $12.86 |
| 36 | Texas | $27,298 | $13.12 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $26,714 | $12.84 |
| 38 | Kansas | $27,000 | $12.98 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $27,166 | $13.06 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $26,884 | $12.93 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $26,688 | $12.83 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $26,677 | $12.83 |
| 43 | Virginia | $27,497 | $13.22 |
| 44 | Missouri | $27,042 | $13.00 |
| 45 | Montana | $27,277 | $13.11 |
| 46 | Florida | $26,033 | $12.52 |
| 47 | Alaska | $25,608 | $12.31 |
| 48 | Georgia | $26,255 | $12.62 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $26,289 | $12.64 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $26,435 | $12.71 |
| 51 | Alabama | $26,324 | $12.66 |
Highest paying cities for baristas
The highest-paying cities for baristas are Portland, ME, Boston, MA, and San Francisco, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland, ME | $30,977 | $14.89 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $30,844 | $14.83 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $30,659 | $14.74 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $29,723 | $14.29 |
| 5 | Las Vegas, NV | $29,482 | $14.17 |
| 6 | Phoenix, AZ | $29,087 | $13.98 |
| 7 | Philadelphia, PA | $29,086 | $13.98 |
| 8 | Washington, UT | $28,839 | $13.86 |
| 9 | Cleveland, OH | $28,617 | $13.76 |
| 10 | Ann Arbor, MI | $28,602 | $13.75 |
| 11 | Portland, OR | $28,583 | $13.74 |
| 12 | Baltimore, MD | $28,348 | $13.63 |
| 13 | Milwaukee, WI | $28,259 | $13.59 |
| 14 | Saint Paul, MN | $28,110 | $13.51 |
| 15 | Washington, DC | $28,064 | $13.49 |
| 16 | Arlington, VA | $28,055 | $13.49 |
| 17 | Seattle, WA | $28,025 | $13.47 |
| 18 | Chicago, IL | $27,918 | $13.42 |
| 19 | San Antonio, TX | $27,605 | $13.27 |
| 20 | Richmond, IN | $27,601 | $13.27 |
Baristas are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Barista salary details
A barista's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $38,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a barista's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| Average | $29,528 | $2,461 | $14 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
Highest paying barista jobs
The highest paying types of baristas are lead barista, barista trainer, and certified barista.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Server/Barista | $30,749 | $2,562 | $14.78 | 173,073 |
| Lead Barista | $33,918 | $2,826 | $16.31 | 70,195 |
Top companies hiring baristas now:
Which companies pay baristas the most?
Barista salaries at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and The Boring Company are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average barista salary at companies like Masimo and Atlas Corps are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | $40,680 | $19.56 |
| 2 | The Boring Company | $39,460 | $18.97 |
| 3 | Masimo | $38,734 | $18.62 |
| 4 | Atlas Corps | $38,079 | $18.31 |
| 5 | Oregon Health & Science University | $38,054 | $18.30 |
| 6 | Peet's Coffee | $37,954 | $18.25 |
| 7 | University of Washington | $37,546 | $18.05 |
| 8 | WeatherTech | $36,871 | $17.73 |
| 9 | Northwest Center | $36,758 | $17.67 |
| 10 | California Institute of Technology | $36,712 | $17.65 |
| 11 | Sentry | $36,428 | $17.51 |
| 12 | All American Group | $35,961 | $17.29 |
| 13 | Target | $35,905 | $17.26 |
| 14 | Aspen Snowmass | $35,860 | $17.24 |
| 15 | The Syndicate | $34,329 | $16.50 |
| 16 | Goldbelt Falcon | $34,297 | $16.49 |
| 17 | Mcs | $34,158 | $16.42 |
| 18 | Caribou Coffee | $34,142 | $16.41 |
| 19 | Mercy Corps | $34,077 | $16.38 |
| 20 | Freight House, Inc | $34,063 | $16.38 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Barista salary trends
The average barista salary has risen by $7,443 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average barista earned $22,085 annually, but today, they earn $29,528 a year. That works out to a 24% change in pay for baristas over the last decade.
Compare barista salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average barista salary over time
Compare barista salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Barista salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,500 | $14.20 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $28,200 | $13.54 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | $26,600 | $12.81 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | $25,400 | $12.21 | +6.2% |
| 2021 | $23,800 | $11.46 | +3.7% |
Recently added barista salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | Barista-The Commons | Kennesaw, GA | 12/18/2024 | $29,218 |
| Villanova University | Barista | Kane, PA | 12/18/2024 | $36,523 |
| Jay Peak Resort | Barista | Jay, VT | 12/18/2024 | $35,479 |
| Aramark Corp | Barista for Mesa Verde NP | Boone, CO | 12/17/2024 | $31,305 |
| Buffalo Lodging Associates | Starbucks Barista | Buffalo, NY | 12/17/2024 | $36,001 |
| Moto Way | Night Barista-Costa Costa ยท Medway | Medway, MA | 12/17/2024 | $37,796 |
| Hyatt | Barista | Denver, CO | 12/16/2024 | $31,868 |
| Alex Lee | Barista Clerk | Cope, SC | 12/16/2024 | $31,305 |
| Hmshost | Barista | Los Angeles, CA | 12/16/2024 | $39,110 |
| Hmshost | Barista 1 | Enon, VA | 12/16/2024 | $32,349 |
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