Coffee shops and counter workers by state
| State | Coffee shops and snack bars with employees (2023) | Counter workers and baristas on payrolls | Median wage, counter workers | Bakers on payrolls | Median wage, bakers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3,088 | 94,710 | $37,710 | 6,270 | $46,140 |
| Oregon | 1,677 | 59,920 | $35,050 | 4,160 | $39,500 |
| Idaho | 621 | 25,810 | $28,940 | 2,230 | $34,060 |
| Nevada | 828 | 45,850 | $31,950 | 2,040 | $39,540 |
| Arkansas | 599 | 35,660 | $26,250 | 2,400 | $30,380 |
| Arizona | 1,741 | 77,210 | $34,230 | 4,000 | $37,700 |
| South Dakota | 265 | 15,150 | $29,490 | 330 | $38,340 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,906 | 142,220 | $28,570 | 10,380 | $36,360 |
| Texas | 7,538 | 460,530 | $27,740 | 16,710 | $33,790 |
| Indiana | 1,278 | 97,290 | $28,790 | 3,600 | $36,150 |
Data: Census County Business Patterns 2023; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (fast food and counter workers, the category that includes baristas, 35-3023; bakers 51-3011; first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers 35-1012; payroll employees only). A dash means the estimate was not published.
State insurance regulators
| State | State insurance regulator |
|---|---|
| Washington | Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Oregon | Oregon Division of Financial Regulation |
| Idaho | Idaho Department of Insurance |
| Nevada | Nevada Division of Insurance |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Insurance Department |
| Arizona | Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions |
| South Dakota | South Dakota Division of Insurance |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Insurance Department |
| Texas | Texas Department of Insurance |
| Indiana | Indiana Department of Insurance |
Regulators oversee insurance companies and agents in each state and handle consumer questions and complaints.
Coverage and guides
- Hot beverage burns and liability
- Espresso machines and equipment breakdown
- Business owners policy for cafes
- In-house coffee roasting
- Workers' comp for cafes
- Spoilage and utility interruption
- A cafe day, hour by hour
- Wi-Fi, card payments, and cyber coverage
- Allergens and bakery labeling
- What affects cafe insurance cost
- Cafe application checklist
Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research