How much does a coffee taster make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,409 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $2,916
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $72,540 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $70,860 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $66,310 |
| 8. Australia | $41,620 |
| 9. United States | $40,900 |
| 10. Luxembourg estimate | $40,040 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $128 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Butcher$39,530
- Pastry cook$37,160
- Cheese maker$44,680
- Fruit, vegetable and related preservers$40,300
- Tobacco dryer$42,900
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| New York | $73,920 |
| Minnesota | $72,920 |
| Vermont | $63,630 |
| Hawaii | $60,650 |
| Michigan | $59,410 |
| Ohio | $59,350 |
| Illinois | $55,520 |
| Delaware | $51,590 |
| Nebraska | $50,600 |
| Colorado | $49,670 |
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| Utah | $48,830 |
| Indiana | $48,560 |
| North Dakota | $48,410 |
| Iowa | $47,930 |
| Wisconsin | $46,840 |
| Maryland | $45,990 |
| Louisiana | $45,520 |
| Kansas | $45,480 |
| New Mexico | $44,850 |
| Massachusetts | $44,790 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,440 |
| Kentucky | $43,160 |
| Maine | $42,840 |
| Virginia | $42,660 |
| Oklahoma | $41,960 |
| California | $41,330 |
| Tennessee | $41,160 |
| Missouri | $40,580 |
| New Jersey | $40,310 |
| South Dakota | $39,900 |
| North Carolina | $39,830 |
| Texas | $39,310 |
| Nevada | $39,270 |
| South Carolina | $38,850 |
| Washington | $38,780 |
| Arizona | $38,490 |
| Georgia | $38,150 |
| Oregon | $37,070 |
| Wyoming | $36,670 |
| Arkansas | $36,650 |
| Alabama | $36,390 |
| Idaho | $34,350 |
| Florida | $33,610 |
| Mississippi | $31,540 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Grader and Sorter | $35,730 |
| Agricultural Inspector | $49,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a coffee taster make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,409 a month, $40,900 a year.
How much does a coffee taster make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $32,290 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $57,260.
Which country pays a coffee taster the most?
Canada, with a median of $44,360 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a coffee taster the most?
New York, with a median of $73,920 a year.
Does a coffee taster make more in the United States or in Canada?
In Canada: $44,360 a year against $40,900 in the United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a coffee taster or a butcher?
A coffee taster: $40,900 a year against $39,530 for a butcher, 1.0 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate