Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $50,000Overview
Baristas prepare and serve coffee, espresso, and other types of espresso-based drinks. They work in coffee shops, cafes, and restaurants. Depending on their work environment, they may take customers' orders, prepare and serve the beverages to customers, and conduct payment transactions. There are more than 5.4 million food and beverage serving and related workers employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Helpful
Outgoing
Career Ladder
Barista Manager, or Coffee Shop Manager
Barista
Barista Trainee
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