As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Budtender in New York is $40,177, equivalent to $19 per hour, $773 weekly, or $3,348 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 New York vary widely, spanning from $32,864 to $45,757. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($36,349) and 75th percentile ($43,097), while top earners (90th percentile) make $45,757 per year. This $6,748 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, New York Budtender often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 88 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 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 $32,864 NY February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Budtender Salary $36,349 NY February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Budtender Salary $40,177 NY February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Budtender Salary $43,097 NY February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Budtender Salary $45,757 NY February 01, 2026
25% $36,349 10% $32,864 90% $45,757 75% $43,097 $40,177 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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $35,115 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $32,097 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $31,560 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $36,643 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $35,211 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $35,211 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $34,613 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $34,088 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $32,647 Date Updated February 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $31,936 Date Updated February 01, 2026
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