Baristas Salary in Tennessee
Baristas in Tennessee earn a median of $27,470 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
- $27,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 90,690
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,850; the top 10% earn over $35,060. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39,960 median in Tennessee
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,470 median in Tennessee
- Cooks, Fast Food$28,330 median in Tennessee
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,470 median in Tennessee
- Waiters and Waitresses$27,760 median in Tennessee
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30,670 median in Tennessee
Baristas pay in Tennessee
How much do baristas make in Tennessee?
The median is $27,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,850 and the top 10% earn over $35,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 51 (−12% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.