Baristas Salary in Kentucky
Baristas in Kentucky earn a median of $27,130 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
- $27,130
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 41,860
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,590; the top 10% earn over $34,420. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$35,430 median in Kentucky
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,330 median in Kentucky
- Cooks, Fast Food$23,500 median in Kentucky
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,130 median in Kentucky
- Waiters and Waitresses$29,660 median in Kentucky
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32,200 median in Kentucky
Baristas pay in Kentucky
How much do baristas make in Kentucky?
The median is $27,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,590 and the top 10% earn over $34,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.