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.

AI Exposure Score for

Baristas

47/100
Moderate exposure
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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.

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How you compare to similar Food Service roles

Baristas (you)
47
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
47
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant
47
Fast Food and Counter Workers
48
Dishwashers
45
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
43
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Your tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (79%).

Augmentable
  • 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.
Durable
  • 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)

California: US$42,280New York: US$35,250Texas: US$27,740

Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$31,200. More states are being added.

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