As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Budtender in Fresno, CA is $37,874, equivalent to $18 per hour, $728 weekly, or $3,156 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 Fresno, CA vary widely, spanning from $31,008 to $43,167. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($34,280) and 75th percentile ($40,644), while top earners (90th percentile) make $43,167 per year. This $6,364 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, Fresno Budtender often earn 9.2% higher than national averages. However, Fresno currently ranks 336 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 $31,008 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Budtender Salary $34,280 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Budtender Salary $37,874 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Budtender Salary $40,644 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Budtender Salary $43,167 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
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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 Fresno, CA. The base salary for Budtender ranges from $34,280 to $40,644 with the average base salary of $37,874. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $29,810 to $37,638 with the average total cash compensation of $33,310.

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About Fresno, California    Fresno (/ˈfrɛznoʊ/ FREZ-noh; Spanish for "ash tree") is a city in California, United States, and the county seat of Fresno County. It covers about 112....More

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