Baristas Salary in Colorado
Baristas in Colorado earn a median of $36,270 a year, +16% 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
- $36,270
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 82,010
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,040; the top 10% earn over $44,100. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Colorado
Similar jobs in Colorado
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$47,490 median in Colorado
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$36,790 median in Colorado
- Cooks, Fast Food$36,900 median in Colorado
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$36,270 median in Colorado
- Waiters and Waitresses$44,860 median in Colorado
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$38,900 median in Colorado
Baristas pay in Colorado
How much do baristas make in Colorado?
The median is $36,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,040 and the top 10% earn over $44,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+16% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.