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  1. Occupations
  2. Baristas

Baristas

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

SOC: 35-3023.01

Common Job Titles

  • Barista
  • Catering Barista

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Baristas (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

3,780,930

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $22,620. 25th percentile: U.S. $27,150. 50th percentile: U.S. $30,480. 75th percentile: U.S. $35,440. 90th percentile: U.S. $38,800. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$22,620
10% of workers earn the following or more$38,800
Workers on average earn$31,350

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Customer and Personal Service4.2/5
  • English Language3.3/5
  • Sales and Marketing3.0/5
  • Food Production2.8/5
  • Administration and Management2.5/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Word

Technology Skills

  • Accounting software
  • Point of sale POS software

Tools & Equipment

  • Bagel cutters
  • Box cutters
  • Cash registers
  • Chefs' knives
  • Coffee brewing machines
  • Coffee grinders
  • Commercial kitchen microwave ovens
  • Commercial kitchen toasters
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Fast Food and Counter Workers 35-3023.00
  • Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 35-9011.00
  • Food Preparation Workers 35-2021.00
  • Cooks, Short Order 35-2015.00
  • Waiters and Waitresses 35-3031.00

Moderately Similar

  • Food Servers, Nonrestaurant 35-3041.00
  • Bartenders 35-3011.00
  • Cooks, Restaurant 35-2014.00
  • Cooks, Private Household 35-2013.00
  • Cooks, Fast Food 35-2011.00

Related

  • Chefs and Head Cooks 35-1011.00
  • Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 35-9031.00
  • Food Service Managers 11-9051.00
  • Bakers 51-3011.00
  • Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers 41-9091.00
  • Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 35-2012.00
  • Dishwashers 35-9021.00
  • Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders 51-3091.00
  • Butchers and Meat Cutters 51-3021.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 35-1012.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateIET.Barista.9Issuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateCoffee Skills ProgramIssuer: Specialty Coffee Association
  • CertificateAcademic English Foundations (Noncredit)Issuer: Ventura College
  • CertificateArt Education for ChildrenIssuer: Folsom Lake College
  • Associate's DegreeSocial Justice Studies: GeneralIssuer: Mt San Antonio College
  • Associate's DegreeGLOBAL STUDIESIssuer: Saddleback College
  • CertificateBasic MAC Software SkillsIssuer: Santa Barbara City College
  • Associate's DegreeCommunication StudiesIssuer: Moorpark College
  • Associate's DegreeElementary Teacher EducationIssuer: San Diego Mesa College
  • Associate's DegreeChemistryIssuer: Merced College