As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Budtender in Denver, CO is $38,539, equivalent to $19 per hour, $741 weekly, or $3,212 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Budtender in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Budtender in Denver, CO vary widely, spanning from $31,517 to $43,869. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($34,863) and 75th percentile ($41,329), while top earners (90th percentile) make $43,869 per year. This $6,466 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, Denver Budtender often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Denver currently ranks 279 statewide 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 $31,517 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Budtender Salary $34,863 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Budtender Salary $38,539 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Budtender Salary $41,329 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Budtender Salary $43,869 Denver, CO May 01, 2026
25% $34,863 10% $31,517 90% $43,869 75% $41,329 $38,539 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Budtender in Denver, CO. The base salary for Budtender ranges from $34,863 to $41,329 with the average base salary of $38,539. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $30,415 to $38,400 with the average total cash compensation of $33,983.

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About Denver, Colorado    Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topograph....More

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