How much does a Budtender make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Budtender in the United States is $30,485. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $27,214 to $34,765, with most professionals earning between $24,235 and $38,663.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Budtender Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Budtender Salary $24,235 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Budtender Salary $27,214 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Budtender Salary $30,485 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Budtender Salary $34,765 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Budtender Salary $38,663 US March 01, 2025
25% $27,214 10% $24,235 90% $38,663 75% $34,765 $30,485 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Budtender ?

A budtender is a title of a staff member who works within a dispensary or store where medical or recreational cannabis is sold. Their job is to offer suggestions to customers, answer questions, handle products and showcase products being sold....

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Budtender in the United States. The base salary for Budtender ranges from $27,214 to $34,765 with the average base salary of $30,485. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $27,334 to $35,286 with the average total cash compensation of $30,658.

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