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Barista job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected barista job growth rate is 14% from 2018-2028.
About 775,300 new jobs for baristas are projected over the next decade.
Barista salaries have increased 24% for baristas in the last 5 years.
There are over 474,463 baristas currently employed in the United States.
There are 93,290 active barista job openings in the US.
The average barista salary is $29,528.
Year | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
---|---|---|
2021 | 474,463 | 0.14% |
2020 | 527,590 | 0.16% |
2019 | 611,403 | 0.18% |
2018 | 382,162 | 0.12% |
2017 | 384,434 | 0.12% |
Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
---|---|---|---|
2025 | $29,528 | $14.20 | +4.9% |
2024 | $28,153 | $13.54 | +5.7% |
2023 | $26,643 | $12.81 | +4.9% |
2022 | $25,390 | $12.21 | +6.6% |
2021 | $23,827 | $11.46 | +3.8% |
Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 79 | 11% |
2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 714 | 10% |
3 | California | 39,536,653 | 3,431 | 9% |
4 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 124 | 9% |
5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 454 | 8% |
6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 301 | 7% |
7 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 201 | 7% |
8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 395 | 6% |
9 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 391 | 6% |
10 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,041 | 5% |
11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 628 | 5% |
12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 303 | 5% |
13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 286 | 5% |
14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 99 | 5% |
15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 79 | 5% |
16 | New York | 19,849,399 | 763 | 4% |
17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 223 | 4% |
18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 155 | 4% |
19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 49 | 4% |
20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 49 | 4% |
Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bethesda | 10 | 16% | $28,099 |
2 | Novi | 9 | 15% | $28,707 |
3 | Grand Rapids | 15 | 8% | $28,541 |
4 | Ann Arbor | 10 | 8% | $28,602 |
5 | Baton Rouge | 13 | 6% | $26,699 |
6 | Atlanta | 24 | 5% | $26,336 |
7 | Minneapolis | 16 | 4% | $28,099 |
8 | New Orleans | 16 | 4% | $26,613 |
9 | Orlando | 10 | 4% | $25,975 |
10 | Boston | 18 | 3% | $30,844 |
11 | Tampa | 10 | 3% | $26,109 |
12 | Washington | 17 | 2% | $28,064 |
13 | Indianapolis | 14 | 2% | $27,468 |
14 | Denver | 11 | 2% | $27,213 |
15 | Chicago | 22 | 1% | $27,918 |
16 | Phoenix | 17 | 1% | $29,087 |
17 | San Diego | 17 | 1% | $29,930 |
18 | Jacksonville | 9 | 1% | $25,977 |
19 | Los Angeles | 19 | 0% | $30,196 |