Salary expectations: how do you answer? after 9 years as a barista

A recruiter asked for my salary expectations on a first call as I look for work as a barista. I also do not want to sell myself short. Does giving a range hurt?

Asking about the range for the role first worked for me. Some recruiters share it.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.