Baristas Salary in Minnesota
Baristas in Minnesota earn a median of $31,370 a year, +1% 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
- $31,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 58,970
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,190; the top 10% earn over $37,140. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Minnesota
Similar jobs in Minnesota
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43,930 median in Minnesota
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,210 median in Minnesota
- Cooks, Fast Food$34,120 median in Minnesota
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31,370 median in Minnesota
- Waiters and Waitresses$25,470 median in Minnesota
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36,000 median in Minnesota
Baristas pay in Minnesota
How much do baristas make in Minnesota?
The median is $31,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,190 and the top 10% earn over $37,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.