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Bar Attendants and Baristas

On-the-job / entry-level Moderate growth · ANZSCO skill level 4 · occupation 4311

Bar Attendants and Baristas prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to patrons in bars in licensed establishments, and prepare and serve espresso coffee and other hot beverages to patrons in cafes, coffee shops and dining establishments.

People employed118,800
Median pay$1,500per week, full-time
Projected growth+5.2%over 5 years (to 2030)
Recent growth+1.3%per year
Median age23
Female share58%

How do you get there?

Highest qualification held by people in this job: 14.4% university · 23.5% vet / tafe · 58.7% school / entry (ABS Census via JSA).

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Where these jobs are

NSW 32.1% · QLD 24% · VIC 23.7% · WA 11.5% · SA 5% · TAS 1.6% · ACT 1.6% · NT 0.6%

Top industries

Accommodation and Food Services.

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia — Occupation profiles (Feb 2026) + Employment Projections (May 2025–2035). © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Figures are national estimates.