Baristas Salary in Indiana
Baristas in Indiana earn a median of $28,790 a year, −8% 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
- $28,790
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 97,290
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,110; the top 10% earn over $35,820. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Indiana
Similar jobs in Indiana
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$42,440 median in Indiana
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$28,320 median in Indiana
- Cooks, Fast Food$29,870 median in Indiana
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,790 median in Indiana
- Waiters and Waitresses$28,480 median in Indiana
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,840 median in Indiana
Baristas pay in Indiana
How much do baristas make in Indiana?
The median is $28,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,110 and the top 10% earn over $35,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.