Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.
Baristas
SOC: 35-3023 O*NET: 35-3023.01
Median Salary
$30,480
per year
Job Growth
📈 6.1%
Faster (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
904.3
projected jobs/year
Education Level
High school diploma or less
Job Zone 1
Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.
Overview
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Distribution by Percentile
Understanding where you might fall in the salary range based on experience and location.
10th
$18,288
25th
$24,384
50th (Median)
$30,480
75th
$36,576
90th
$45,720
Percentile Explained: If you're in the 75th percentile, you earn more than 75% of workers in this occupation. Entry-level positions typically fall in the 10th-25th percentile range, while experienced professionals often reach the 75th-90th percentile.
Typical Benefits Package
Health & Wellness
- ✓Health Insurance
- ✓Dental Insurance
- ✓Vision Insurance
- ✓Mental Health Support
- ✓Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits
- ✓401(k) Retirement Plan
- ✓Employer Match (typically 3-6%)
- ✓Profit Sharing
- ✓Stock Options
- ✓Performance Bonuses
Work-Life Balance
- ✓Paid Time Off (15-25 days)
- ✓Paid Sick Leave
- ✓Flexible Work Arrangements
- ✓Remote Work Options
- ✓Parental Leave
Professional Development
- ✓Tuition Reimbursement
- ✓Professional Certifications
- ✓Conference Attendance
- ✓Training Programs
- ✓Mentorship Opportunities
Note: Benefits vary widely by employer, company size, and location. Large corporations and tech companies often offer more comprehensive packages, while small businesses may offer fewer benefits but more flexibility. Always review the complete compensation package, not just base salary.
Job Market Intelligence
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:3,796,000
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+6.1%
Annual Openings:904,300
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)3,796,000
Current
2034 (Projected)4,029,200
+6.1%
+233,200
Employment Change
+6.1%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
Top Skills
✓
Active Listening
Active Listening
✓
Speaking
Speaking
✓
Service Orientation
Service Orientation
✓
Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness
✓
Monitoring
Monitoring
✓
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
✓
Coordination
Coordination
Key Knowledge Areas
✓
Customer and Personal Service
✓
English Language
✓
Sales and Marketing
Education & Training
Education Required
High school diploma or less
Experience Required
Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience needed
Job Training
Short demonstration or on-the-job training