Baristas Salary in Georgia
Baristas in Georgia earn a median of $26,920 a year, −14% 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
- $26,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 145,030
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,910; the top 10% earn over $36,110. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Georgia
Similar jobs in Georgia
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$38,540 median in Georgia
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28,920 median in Georgia
- Cooks, Fast Food$26,940 median in Georgia
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,920 median in Georgia
- Waiters and Waitresses$18,700 median in Georgia
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,530 median in Georgia
Baristas pay in Georgia
How much do baristas make in Georgia?
The median is $26,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,910 and the top 10% earn over $36,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.