Baristas Salary in Connecticut
Baristas in Connecticut earn a median of $35,380 a year, +13% 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
- $35,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 35,720
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,010; the top 10% earn over $39,660. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Connecticut
Similar jobs in Connecticut
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$44,570 median in Connecticut
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,540 median in Connecticut
- Cooks, Fast Food$34,980 median in Connecticut
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,380 median in Connecticut
- Waiters and Waitresses$37,770 median in Connecticut
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,950 median in Connecticut
Baristas pay in Connecticut
How much do baristas make in Connecticut?
The median is $35,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,010 and the top 10% earn over $39,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.