The average wage for a barista in New York is around $12.35 per hour.
Avg Wage
Baristas earn an average hourly wage of $12.35.
Salaries typically start from $10.40 per hour and go up to $14.65 per hour.
66% below national average Updated in 2018
Barista earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Barista salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $28,089 |
| Alabama | $19,093 |
| Arkansas | $19,174 |
| Arizona | $21,404 |
| California | $26,198 |
| Colorado | $23,330 |
| Connecticut | $23,960 |
| District of Columbia | $28,910 |
| Delaware | $19,990 |
| Florida | $23,264 |
| Georgia | $20,781 |
| Guam | $19,580 |
| Hawaii | $26,871 |
| Iowa | $21,303 |
| Idaho | $20,712 |
| Illinois | $22,324 |
| Indiana | $19,311 |
| Kansas | $21,033 |
| Kentucky | $17,712 |
| Louisiana | $18,110 |
| Massachusetts | $25,080 |
| Maryland | $22,050 |
| Maine | $22,150 |
| Michigan | $22,870 |
| Minnesota | $22,350 |
| Missouri | $21,300 |
| Mississippi | $18,720 |
| Montana | $20,120 |
| North Carolina | $19,570 |
| North Dakota | $23,850 |
| Nebraska | $20,500 |
| New Hampshire | $21,930 |
| New Jersey | $20,170 |
| New Mexico | $19,370 |
| Nevada | $24,190 |
| New York | $25,680 |
| Ohio | $21,150 |
| Oklahoma | $18,760 |
| Oregon | $26,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $20,690 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,120 |
| Rhode Island | $24,030 |
| South Carolina | $19,150 |
| South Dakota | $20,430 |
| Tennessee | $19,270 |
| Texas | $19,718 |
| Utah | $20,210 |
| Virginia | $20,700 |
| Virgin Islands | $21,280 |
| Vermont | $24,010 |
| Washington | $25,460 |
| Wisconsin | $18,850 |
| West Virginia | $20,370 |
| Wyoming | $19,640 |
How do barista salaries compare to similar careers?
Baristas earn about the same as related careers in New York. On average, they make less than hosts and hostesses but more than cashiers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Host and hostess salary | $26K |
| Lifeguard salary | $25K |
| Shoemaker salary | $24K |
| Food preparation worker salary | $27K |
| Amusement attendant salary | $24K |
| Barista salary | $26K |
| Nail technician salary | $24K |
| Cashier salary | $25K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)