Baristas Salary in Alabama
Baristas in Alabama earn a median of $23,700 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Fast Food and Counter Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $23,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 41,460
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,080; the top 10% earn over $32,740. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$36,500 median in Alabama
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$22,470 median in Alabama
- Cooks, Fast Food$27,870 median in Alabama
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,700 median in Alabama
- Waiters and Waitresses$26,840 median in Alabama
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29,000 median in Alabama
Baristas pay in Alabama
How much do baristas make in Alabama?
The median is $23,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,080 and the top 10% earn over $32,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−24% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.