Baristas Salary in Florida
Baristas in Florida earn a median of $29,080 a year, −7% 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
- $29,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 235,400
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,570; the top 10% earn over $36,430. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Florida
Similar jobs in Florida
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42,790 median in Florida
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$33,280 median in Florida
- Cooks, Fast Food$29,900 median in Florida
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,080 median in Florida
- Waiters and Waitresses$36,150 median in Florida
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33,930 median in Florida
Baristas pay in Florida
How much do baristas make in Florida?
The median is $29,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,570 and the top 10% earn over $36,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.