Baristas Salary in South Carolina
Baristas in South Carolina earn a median of $27,520 a year, −12% 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
- $27,520
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 65,070
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,340; the top 10% earn over $35,020. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39,790 median in South Carolina
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,830 median in South Carolina
- Cooks, Fast Food$27,420 median in South Carolina
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,520 median in South Carolina
- Waiters and Waitresses$18,370 median in South Carolina
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,740 median in South Carolina
Baristas pay in South Carolina
How much do baristas make in South Carolina?
The median is $27,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,340 and the top 10% earn over $35,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.