Baristas in Montana
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 Montana the median pay is $29,090 a year, 7% below the national median of $31,200.
$29,090median pay in Montana, per year
$26,420–$34,640middle half earn
14,960employed in Montana
$31,200U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Montana
106open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Montana 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 Montana
Baristas pay in other states
California · $42,280Washington · $37,710District of Columbia · $37,430Colorado · $36,270Vermont · $36,030Massachusetts · $35,850Connecticut · $35,380Hawaii · $35,250New York · $35,250Oregon · $35,050
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
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against baristas and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 35-3023.01. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Montana, annual.