Baristas Salary in Utah
Baristas in Utah earn a median of $28,670 a year, −8% 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
- $28,670
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 52,340
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,980; the top 10% earn over $36,670. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Utah
Similar jobs in Utah
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43,440 median in Utah
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27,010 median in Utah
- Cooks, Fast Food$31,800 median in Utah
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,670 median in Utah
- Waiters and Waitresses$31,150 median in Utah
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$30,170 median in Utah
Baristas pay in Utah
How much do baristas make in Utah?
The median is $28,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,980 and the top 10% earn over $36,670. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.