Baristas Salary in Ohio
Baristas in Ohio earn a median of $28,430 a year, −9% 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
- $28,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 163,560
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,200; the top 10% earn over $34,920. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Ohio
Similar jobs in Ohio
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37,630 median in Ohio
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,400 median in Ohio
- Cooks, Fast Food$26,870 median in Ohio
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,430 median in Ohio
- Waiters and Waitresses$36,700 median in Ohio
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30,440 median in Ohio
Baristas pay in Ohio
How much do baristas make in Ohio?
The median is $28,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,200 and the top 10% earn over $34,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.