{ "batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r2084_barista_platforms_onet_barista_description", "category": "Business", "title": "O*NET Baristas: occupation definition", "summary": "Baristas prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages and may serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.", "body": "Baristas prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages and may serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/35-3023.01", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "subject": "O*NET Baristas", "topic": "occupation definition", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2084_barista_platforms_onet_barista_education", "category": "Business", "title": "O*NET Baristas: education requirements", "summary": "Barista positions require either a high school diploma or equivalent, or less than high school diploma according to employer reports.", "body": "Barista positions require either a high school diploma or equivalent, or less than high school diploma according to employer reports.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“64% responded: Less than high school diploma required\n29% responded: High school diploma or equivalent required\n2% responded: Post-secondary certificate required”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/35-3023.01", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "64% responded: Less than high school diploma required\n29% responded: High school diploma or equivalent required\n2% responded: Post-secondary certificate required", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "subject": "O*NET Baristas", "topic": "education requirements", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2084_barista_platforms_onet_barista_wages", "category": "Business", "title": "O*NET Baristas: wages and employment", "summary": "Baristas earn a median wage of $15.00 hourly or $31,200 annual according to 2025 data.", "body": "Baristas earn a median wage of $15.00 hourly or $31,200 annual according to 2025 data.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Median wages (2025)\n$15.00 hourly, $31,200 annual”\n\nNote: Wage data from BLS 2025", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/35-3023.01", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Median wages (2025)\n$15.00 hourly, $31,200 annual", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "subject": "O*NET Baristas", "topic": "wages and employment", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2084_barista_platforms_onet_barista_growth", "category": "Business", "title": "O*NET Baristas: employment growth", "summary": "Barista positions are projected to grow faster than average at 5 to 6 percent from 2025 to 2035.", "body": "Barista positions are projected to grow faster than average at 5 to 6 percent from 2025 to 2035.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Projected growth (2025-2035)\nFaster than average (5% to 6%)”\n\nNote: From BLS employment projections", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/35-3023.01", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Projected growth (2025-2035)\nFaster than average (5% to 6%)", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "subject": "O*NET Baristas", "topic": "employment growth", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2084_barista_platforms_careerexplorer_barista_salary", "category": "Business", "title": "CareerExplorer Barista: salary data", "summary": "Baristas have an average salary of $31k per year according to CareerExplorer data.", "body": "Baristas have an average salary of $31k per year according to CareerExplorer data.\n\nWhat CareerExplorer actually says:\n\n“Avg Salary\n$31k/yr”\n\nNote: Third-party salary estimate", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/barista", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "CareerExplorer", "evidence_quote": "Avg Salary\n$31k/yr", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "subject": "CareerExplorer Barista", "topic": "salary data", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "careerexplorer", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2084_barista_platforms_starbucks_barista_partner", "category": "Business", "title": "Starbucks Coffee Company: employee designation", "summary": "Starbucks calls their employees partners because partners receive an annual Bean Stock grant providing ownership in the future success of the business.", "body": "Starbucks calls their employees partners because partners receive an annual Bean Stock grant providing ownership in the future success of the business.\n\nWhat Starbucks Coffee Company actually says:\n\n“Our employees are called partners because, through our annual Bean Stock grant, we each have ownership in the future success of our business.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://careers.starbucks.com/discover-opportunities/coffeehouses/", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Starbucks Coffee Company", "evidence_quote": "Our employees are called partners because, through our annual Bean Stock grant, we each have ownership in the future success of our business.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "subject": "Starbucks Coffee Company", "topic": "employee designation", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "starbucks", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2084_barista_platforms_starbucks_barista_training", "category": "Business", "title": "Starbucks Coffee Company: training program", "summary": "New Starbucks employees receive essential training in their first month, with additional training at 90 and 190 days.", "body": "New Starbucks employees receive essential training in their first month, with additional training at 90 and 190 days.\n\nWhat Starbucks Coffee Company actually says:\n\n“New employees get essential training their first month, with more training at 90 and 190 days – but your growth doesn’t stop there.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://careers.starbucks.com/discover-opportunities/coffeehouses/", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Starbucks Coffee Company", "evidence_quote": "New employees get essential training their first month, with more training at 90 and 190 days – but your growth doesn’t stop there.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "subject": "Starbucks Coffee Company", "topic": "training program", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "first_month", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "starbucks", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2084_barista_platforms_starbucks_barista_flex", "category": "Business", "title": "Starbucks Coffee Company: scheduling flexibility", "summary": "Starbucks offers flexible scheduling to help partners balance school, family, or other personal commitments.", "body": "Starbucks offers flexible scheduling to help partners balance school, family, or other personal commitments.\n\nWhat Starbucks Coffee Company actually says:\n\n“Whether you're balancing school, your family, or showing up for yourself in other ways, we are here for you in the moments it matters most.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://careers.starbucks.com/discover-opportunities/coffeehouses/", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Starbucks Coffee Company", "evidence_quote": "Whether you're balancing school, your family, or showing up for yourself in other ways, we are here for you in the moments it matters most.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "subject": "Starbucks Coffee Company", "topic": "scheduling flexibility", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "starbucks", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2084_barista_platforms_starbucks_barista_benefits", "category": "Business", "title": "Starbucks Coffee Company: employee benefits", "summary": "Starbucks barista positions include health and well-being benefits, financial support, education assistance, and employee perks.", "body": "Starbucks barista positions include health and well-being benefits, financial support, education assistance, and employee perks.\n\nWhat Starbucks Coffee Company actually says:\n\n“More than free coffee, our benefits are designed to support our health and mental health, our families, our financial lives, and even our passions outside of work.”\n\nNote: From benefits page summary", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://careers.starbucks.com/discover-opportunities/coffeehouses/", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Starbucks Coffee Company", "evidence_quote": "More than free coffee, our benefits are designed to support our health and mental health, our families, our financial lives, and even our passions outside of work.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "subject": "Starbucks Coffee Company", "topic": "employee benefits", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "starbucks", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2084_barista_platforms_starbucks_barista_leadership", "category": "Business", "title": "Starbucks Coffee Company: career advancement", "summary": "Over 60 percent of Starbucks coffeehouse leaders started their careers as baristas.", "body": "Over 60 percent of Starbucks coffeehouse leaders started their careers as baristas.\n\nWhat Starbucks Coffee Company actually says:\n\n“Over 60% of our coffeehouse leaders started their careers with us as baristas.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://careers.starbucks.com/discover-opportunities/coffeehouses/", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Starbucks Coffee Company", "evidence_quote": "Over 60% of our coffeehouse leaders started their careers with us as baristas.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "subject": "Starbucks Coffee Company", "topic": "career advancement", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "starbucks", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2084_barista_platforms_dunkin_barista_careers", "category": "Business", "title": "Dunkin' Brands: barista employment", "summary": "Dunkin' offers barista positions and career opportunities through their careers webpage.", "body": "Dunkin' offers barista positions and career opportunities through their careers webpage.\n\nWhat Dunkin' Brands actually says:\n\n“Dunkin' careers page lists job opportunities for crew members and managers in Dunkin' restaurants.”\n\nNote: Limited information found on page - redirected to franchise information", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.dunkindonuts.com/en/careers", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Dunkin' Brands", "evidence_quote": "Dunkin' careers page lists job opportunities for crew members and managers in Dunkin' restaurants.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "subject": "Dunkin' Brands", "topic": "barista employment", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "dunkin", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2084_barista_platforms_onet_barista_employment", "category": "Business", "title": "O*NET Baristas: employment numbers", "summary": "There were 3,855,900 employees in food service and counter worker positions including baristas in 2025.", "body": "There were 3,855,900 employees in food service and counter worker positions including baristas in 2025.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Employment (2025)\n3,855,900 employees”\n\nNote: Fast food and counter workers combined (includes baristas)", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/35-3023.01", "last_verified": "2026-10-14", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "Employment (2025)\n3,855,900 employees", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "subject": "O*NET Baristas", "topic": "employment numbers", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "teaching", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2084_barista_platforms_2084_careerexplorer_barista_salary", "category": "Business", "title": "CareerExplorer: barista occupation", "summary": "CareerExplorer lists the average barista salary as $31k/yr.", "body": "CareerExplorer lists the average barista salary as $31k/yr.\n\nWhat CareerExplorer (Carnegie Dartlet LLC) actually says:\n\n“Avg Salary $31k/yr”\n\nNote: topic unclassified: occupation average salary is not a fee/cut/payout; page also shows Growth 6% and Satisfaction Low.", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/barista/", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "CareerExplorer (Carnegie Dartlet LLC)", "evidence_quote": "Avg Salary $31k/yr", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "subject": "CareerExplorer", "topic": "barista occupation", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "careerexplorer", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2084_barista_platforms_2084_careerexplorer_barista_growth", "category": "Business", "title": "CareerExplorer: barista occupation", "summary": "CareerExplorer reports a 6% job market growth figure for baristas.", "body": "CareerExplorer reports a 6% job market growth figure for baristas.\n\nWhat CareerExplorer (Carnegie Dartlet LLC) actually says:\n\n“6 %”\n\nNote: topic unclassified: job-market growth percentage; not a fee/cut/payout/verification/exclusivity fact.", "source_type": "research", "source_link": "https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/barista/", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "B", "source_publisher": "CareerExplorer (Carnegie Dartlet LLC)", "evidence_quote": "6 %", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "subject": "CareerExplorer", "topic": "barista occupation", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "careerexplorer", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2084_barista_platforms_2084_starbucks_careers_barista_hiring", "category": "Business", "title": "Starbucks: barista occupation", "summary": "Starbucks' own careers page lists 'Baristas & Coffeehouse Leadership' as a hiring category and invites applications through 'Search jobs.'", "body": "Starbucks' own careers page lists 'Baristas & Coffeehouse Leadership' as a hiring category and invites applications through 'Search jobs.'\n\nWhat Starbucks Coffee Company actually says:\n\n“Baristas & Coffeehouse Leadership”\n\nNote: Employer careers page (W-2 employment), not a creator platform; no platform fee/cut/payout/exclusivity published here.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.starbucks.com/careers", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Starbucks Coffee Company", "evidence_quote": "Baristas & Coffeehouse Leadership", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "subject": "Starbucks", "topic": "barista occupation", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "starbucks", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2084_barista_platforms_2084_starbucks_careers_eeo", "category": "Business", "title": "Starbucks: barista occupation", "summary": "Starbucks states it is an equal opportunity employer that will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.", "body": "Starbucks states it is an equal opportunity employer that will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.\n\nWhat Starbucks Coffee Company actually says:\n\n“Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”\n\nNote: Eligibility/non-discrimination statement from the employer's own page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.starbucks.com/careers", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Starbucks Coffee Company", "evidence_quote": "Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "subject": "Starbucks", "topic": "barista occupation", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "any", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "starbucks", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r2084_barista_platforms_2084_onet_resourcenter_sponsor", "category": "Business", "title": "O*NET Resource Center: occupation data source", "summary": "O*NET Resource Center is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.", "body": "O*NET Resource Center is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“O*NET Resource Center is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration”\n\nNote: topic unclassified: source sponsorship fact; no barista-specific wage/fee/payout/verification/exclusivity data on this page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetcenter.org/", "last_verified": "2026-10-16", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "evidence_quote": "O*NET Resource Center is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "2084-barista-platforms", "subject": "O*NET Resource Center", "topic": "occupation data source", "applies_to_country": "us", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onet", "topic": [ "unclassified" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }