Barista Career

Job Description: Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.


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Barista Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$20,580

Median Hourly Wage

$9.89*

Total Employed Nationally

3,925,640


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.