As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Budtender in Colorado is $38,559, equivalent to $19 per hour, $742 weekly, or $3,213 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Budtender in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Budtender in Colorado vary widely, spanning from $31,541 to $43,915. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($34,886) and 75th percentile ($41,362), while top earners (90th percentile) make $43,915 per year. This $6,476 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Customer Sales, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Colorado Budtender often earn 2.0% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 88 companies. However, Colorado currently ranks 13 nationwide for Budtender job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $31,541 CO February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Budtender Salary $34,886 CO February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Budtender Salary $38,559 CO February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Budtender Salary $41,362 CO February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Budtender Salary $43,915 CO February 01, 2026
25% $34,886 10% $31,541 90% $43,915 75% $41,362 $38,559 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Jefferson, CO Avg. Salary $32,756 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Agate, CO Avg. Salary $32,135 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Aguilar, CO Avg. Salary $30,816 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Akron, CO Avg. Salary $31,357 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alamosa, CO Avg. Salary $30,816 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Allenspark, CO Avg. Salary $33,638 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Alma, CO Avg. Salary $32,837 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Almont, CO Avg. Salary $33,011 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Amherst, CO Avg. Salary $30,794 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Anton, CO Avg. Salary $32,480 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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