Baristas Salary in Idaho
Baristas in Idaho earn a median of $28,940 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
- $28,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,810
Pay range in Idaho
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,130; the top 10% earn over $36,330. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Idaho
Similar jobs in Idaho
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$38,030 median in Idaho
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,810 median in Idaho
- Cooks, Fast Food$31,070 median in Idaho
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,940 median in Idaho
- Waiters and Waitresses$30,050 median in Idaho
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,220 median in Idaho
Baristas pay in Idaho
How much do baristas make in Idaho?
The median is $28,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,130 and the top 10% earn over $36,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Idaho a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.