As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Budtender in Paramus, NJ is $43,211, equivalent to $21 per hour, $831 weekly, or $3,601 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $35,347 to $49,213. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($39,095) and 75th percentile ($46,353), while top earners (90th percentile) make $49,213 per year. This $7,258 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, Paramus Budtender often earn 5.5% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 18 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 $35,347 Paramus, NJ February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Budtender Salary $39,095 Paramus, NJ February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Budtender Salary $43,211 Paramus, NJ February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Budtender Salary $46,353 Paramus, NJ February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Budtender Salary $49,213 Paramus, NJ February 01, 2026
25% $39,095 10% $35,347 90% $49,213 75% $46,353 $43,211 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 Paramus, NJ. The base salary for Budtender ranges from $39,095 to $46,353 with the average base salary of $43,211. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $33,132 to $42,067 with the average total cash compensation of $36,937.

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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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