As of June 2026, Baristas has an AI-exposure score of 47/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Baristas
More exposed than 25% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$31,200. About 904,300 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
How you compare to similar Food Service roles
Your tasks, by AI exposure
No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (79%).
- Set up or restock product displays.
- Demonstrate the use of retail equipment, such as espresso machines.
- Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.
- Describe menu items to customers, or suggest products that might appeal to them.
- Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.
- Receive and process customer payments.
- Take out garbage.
- Weigh, grind, or pack coffee beans for customers.
- Create signs to advertise store products or events.
- Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Slice fruits, vegetables, desserts, or meats for use in food service.
- Wrap, label, or date food items for sale.
- Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
- Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.
- Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
- Stock customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
- Clean service or seating areas.
- Serve prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.
- Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
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Baristas — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)
Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$31,200. More states are being added.