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).

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How this role compares to similar Food Service roles

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.

Common titles
BaristaCatering Barista
Typical preparation
Little or No Preparation Needed: Some of these occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Little or no previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a waiter or waitress even if he/she has never worked before.
Skills and knowledge
Service OrientationSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationMonitoringReading Comprehension
Tools and technology
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordAccounting softwarePoint of sale POS softwareBagel cutters
Work context
Frequent contact with othersExternal customersFace-to-face discussionsDecision latitudeIndoor controlled setting

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Baristas, SOC 35-3023.01. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Baristas 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.
13 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable
  • Clean service or seating areas.
  • Stock customer service stations with paper products or beverage preparation items.
2 more durable tasks locked in the report.

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80% skills overlap · Moderate exposure · ~US$31,200
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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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