Baristas Salary in Texas
Baristas in Texas earn a median of $27,740 a year, −11% 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
- $27,740
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 460,530
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,710; the top 10% earn over $35,680. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$37,400 median in Texas
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$21,550 median in Texas
- Cooks, Fast Food$28,280 median in Texas
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,740 median in Texas
- Waiters and Waitresses$23,240 median in Texas
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29,300 median in Texas
Baristas pay in Texas
How much do baristas make in Texas?
The median is $27,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,710 and the top 10% earn over $35,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.