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Job outlook for baristas in the United States
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.
Are barista jobs in demand?
Yes, barista jobs are in demand. Barista demand is projected to grow 14% from 2018 to 2028.
Barista job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of barista jobs and the average barista salary over time.
Barista jobs over time
Barista job growth rate over time
| 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% |
Average barista salary over time
Barista salary by year
| 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% |
Barista jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of barista job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where baristas earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for baristas
| 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% |
Most common cities for baristas
| 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 |