As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Budtender in Independence, MO is $36,794, equivalent to $18 per hour, $708 weekly, or $3,066 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 Independence, MO vary widely, spanning from $30,097 to $41,905. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,289) and 75th percentile ($39,469), while top earners (90th percentile) make $41,905 per year. This $6,180 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, Independence Budtender often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Independence currently ranks 456 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 $30,097 Independence, MO February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Budtender Salary $33,289 Independence, MO February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Budtender Salary $36,794 Independence, MO February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Budtender Salary $39,469 Independence, MO February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Budtender Salary $41,905 Independence, MO February 01, 2026
25% $33,289 10% $30,097 90% $41,905 75% $39,469 $36,794 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 Independence, MO. The base salary for Budtender ranges from $33,289 to $39,469 with the average base salary of $36,794. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $28,211 to $35,820 with the average total cash compensation of $31,452.

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About Independence, Missouri    Independence is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies within Jackson County, of which it is the county seat. Independence is....More

Independence, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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