Baristas in Hawaii
Baristas prepare and serve specialty beverages like espresso drinks, coffee, and tea at coffee shops, cafes, and similar food service establishments. They also serve food items such as baked goods and sandwiches to customers In Hawaii the median pay is $35,250 a year, 13% above the national median of $31,200.
$35,250median pay in Hawaii, per year
$30,460–$37,510middle half earn
24,130employed in Hawaii
$31,200U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Hawaii
106open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Hawaii or remote
9employers hiring
90posted in the last 7 days
CA · OH · NYwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training).
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningService OrientationSpeakingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementSales and MarketingFood ProductionEnglish LanguagePersonnel and Human Resources
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Baristas.
Licenses and training in Hawaii
Baristas pay in other states
California · $42,280Washington · $37,710District of Columbia · $37,430Colorado · $36,270Vermont · $36,030Massachusetts · $35,850Connecticut · $35,380New York · $35,250Oregon · $35,050Maine · $34,710
Related occupations
Fast Food and Counter WorkersBartendersWaiters and WaitressesFood Servers, NonrestaurantChefs and Head CooksFirst-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersCooks, Fast FoodCooks, Institution and Cafeteria
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O*NET-SOC 35-3023.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Hawaii, annual.