Baristas Salary in Arizona
Baristas in Arizona earn a median of $34,230 a year, +10% 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
- $34,230
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 77,210
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,760; the top 10% earn over $43,990. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Arizona
Similar jobs in Arizona
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$45,780 median in Arizona
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$36,500 median in Arizona
- Cooks, Fast Food$32,660 median in Arizona
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,230 median in Arizona
- Waiters and Waitresses$43,950 median in Arizona
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,390 median in Arizona
Baristas pay in Arizona
How much do baristas make in Arizona?
The median is $34,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,760 and the top 10% earn over $43,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.