Baristas Salary in California
In California, baristas earn a median of $37,010 per year.
Median (California)
$37,010
Bottom 10%
$34,530
Top 10%
$46,890
Employed in California
438,950
How California compares
Refit analysis ·In California, baristas earn a median of $37,010 — 21% above the national median of $30,480. Locally the range runs $34,530 to $46,890. About 438,950 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #2 of 54 states for baristas pay — roughly the 98th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (District of Columbia, $38,240) by 3%. State employment of about 438,950 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$30,480
US bottom 10%
$22,620
US top 10%
$38,800
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
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