The average wage for a barista in North Carolina is around $9.41 per hour.
Avg Wage
Baristas earn an average hourly wage of $9.41.
Salaries typically start from $7.96 per hour and go up to $13.62 per hour.
68% below national average Updated in 2018
Barista earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level barista earnings begin at:
$13.62 per hour
$28,320 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level barista earnings begin at:
$11.27 per hour
$23,440 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level barista earnings begin at:
$9.41 per hour
$19,570 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level barista earnings begin at:
$8.50 per hour
$17,680 per year
10th percentile
Starting level barista earnings begin at:
$7.96 per hour
$16,550 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Barista salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $28,910 |
| Alaska | $28,089 |
| Hawaii | $26,871 |
| California | $26,198 |
| Oregon | $26,020 |
| New York | $25,680 |
| Washington | $25,460 |
| Massachusetts | $25,080 |
| Nevada | $24,190 |
| Rhode Island | $24,030 |
| Vermont | $24,010 |
| Connecticut | $23,960 |
| North Dakota | $23,850 |
| Colorado | $23,330 |
| Florida | $23,264 |
| Michigan | $22,870 |
| Minnesota | $22,350 |
| Illinois | $22,324 |
| Maine | $22,150 |
| Maryland | $22,050 |
| New Hampshire | $21,930 |
| Arizona | $21,404 |
| Iowa | $21,303 |
| Missouri | $21,300 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $21,280 |
| Ohio | $21,150 |
| Kansas | $21,033 |
| Georgia | $20,781 |
| Idaho | $20,712 |
| Virginia | $20,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $20,690 |
| Nebraska | $20,500 |
| South Dakota | $20,430 |
| West Virginia | $20,370 |
| Utah | $20,210 |
| New Jersey | $20,170 |
| Montana | $20,120 |
| Delaware | $19,990 |
| Texas | $19,718 |
| Wyoming | $19,640 |
| Guam | $19,580 |
| North Carolina | $19,570 |
| New Mexico | $19,370 |
| Indiana | $19,311 |
| Tennessee | $19,270 |
| Arkansas | $19,174 |
| South Carolina | $19,150 |
| Alabama | $19,093 |
| Wisconsin | $18,850 |
| Oklahoma | $18,760 |
| Mississippi | $18,720 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,120 |
| Louisiana | $18,110 |
| Kentucky | $17,712 |
How do barista salaries compare to similar careers?
Baristas earn about the same as related careers in North Carolina. On average, they make less than vehicle cleaners but more than cashiers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Vehicle cleaner salary | $22K |
| Nail technician salary | $21K |
| Food preparation worker salary | $22K |
| Food server salary | $22K |
| Housekeeping cleaner salary | $21K |
| Barista salary | $20K |
| Amusement attendant salary | $19K |
| Lifeguard salary | $19K |
| Host and hostess salary | $19K |
| Cashier salary | $19K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)